The average train between Cheltenham and Llanelli takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Llanelli station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Cheltenham to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Cheltenham to Llanelli train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cheltenham and Llanelli is 145.2 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 2h 52m.