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Trip Overview

The average train between Llanelli and Cardiff takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Llanelli to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 26m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Llanelli to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Llanelli and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 40m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 43m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Llanelli to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Llanelli to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £19–30 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours.

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