The average train between York and Llanelli takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. 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 every 2 hours between York and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 9m. 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 7h 9m.
York to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your York to Llanelli train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between York and Llanelli is 326.8 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from York to Llanelli via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 6h 40m.