There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Pwllheli by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
9h 8m£48–210Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
13h 38mDrive 241.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Pwllhelicar 241.4 mi
5h 8m£59–85Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 51m£100–327Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
9h 35m£74–203
Exeter to Pwllheli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Pwllheli is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Pwllheli via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Exeter and Pwllheli is 326 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Pwllheli without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 8m and costs £45 - £210.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Exeter to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Exeter to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Pwllheli is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 8m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Pwllheli, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Pwllheli via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 13h 38m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–140
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Pwllheli is 243 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Exeter to Pwllheli.
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