The average train between Colchester and Llanelli takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Llanelli station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Colchester to Llanelli train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Llanelli train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Colchester to Llanelli train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Llanelli is 349.2 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Llanelli via Stratford, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 11m.