The average bus between Aberystwyth and Llanelli takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Llanelli. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Aberystwyth and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Carmarthen station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Aberystwyth to Llanelli? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Llanelli station via Carmarthen station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Aberystwyth to Llanelli bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Llanelli bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Llanelli bus tickets online with First South & West Wales and Evans Coaches Tregaron.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Llanelli is 81.7 km. The road distance is 111 km.
Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen station twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 48m.