The average train between Holyhead and Llanelli takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 every 4 hours between Holyhead and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 4:29 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 53m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 14m • 1 change

5h 53m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 14m • 1 change

5h 53m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 14m • 1 change

7h 2m • 1 change

7h 2m • 1 change

7h 7m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

5h 53m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 14m • 1 change

5h 53m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

6h 14m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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 train from Holyhead to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Llanelli station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Holyhead to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Holyhead to Llanelli train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Holyhead and Llanelli is 183.9 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 6h 51m.