There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Pwllheli by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junction
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli
9h 5m£97–223Drive 241.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Pwllheli241.4 mi
5h 7m£59–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
12h 22mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
10h 26m£95–206Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
13h 21m
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 7m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 5h 7m 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 Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
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 Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
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 which takes 9h 5m and costs £95 - £230.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Exeter to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Exeter to Pwllheli bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 which takes 9h 5m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 21m.
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 Dovey Junction in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 13h 21m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
Train from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–29
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- 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/
- 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
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Pwllheli bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 7m to drive from Exeter to Pwllheli.
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