The average train between Llanelli and Preston takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Llanelli to Preston. 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 Llanelli and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 5:11 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Preston. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Llanelli to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Llanelli to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Llanelli and Preston is 251.3 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Preston via Crewe in around 5h 18m.