The average train between Llanelli and Chester takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Llanelli to Chester. 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 3 hours between Llanelli and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Chester. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Chester station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Llanelli to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Llanelli to Chester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Llanelli and Chester is 188.5 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 5h 12m.