There are 4 ways to get from Pwllheli to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pwllheli to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 57m£66–102Drive 156.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pwllheli to Cardiffcar 156.2 mi
3h 42m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
8h 55mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Pwllheli to Machynllethtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
9h 8m
Pwllheli to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pwllheli to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Pwllheli to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pwllheli station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Tresillian Way via The Australia and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Pwllheli to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pwllheli and arriving at Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Pwllheli and Cardiff is 224 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pwllheli to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Pwllheli to Cardiff, including transfers.
Pwllheli to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Pwllheli to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pwllheli station.
The best way to get from Pwllheli to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Pwllheli, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Pwllheli to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B to Tresillian Way via The Australia and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Pwllheli to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–35
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Pwllheli to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Pwllheli to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pwllheli to Cardiff is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Pwllheli to Cardiff.
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