The average train between York and Llanelli takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from York to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Llanelli station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
York to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your York to Llanelli train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Llanelli is 326.8 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from York to Llanelli via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 6h 12m.