The average train between Basingstoke and Llanelli takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. 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 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 28m. 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 Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Basingstoke to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Basingstoke to Llanelli train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basingstoke and Llanelli is 218 km. The road distance is 291 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m.