The average train between Basingstoke and Llanelli takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Llanelli station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Basingstoke to Llanelli train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Llanelli train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Basingstoke to Llanelli train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Basingstoke and Llanelli is 218 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Llanelli via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 8m.