There are 5 ways to get from Aberdare to Llanelli by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
2h 59m£21–34Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Llanellicar 38.3 mi
44 min£10–14Bus, train
- Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
- Take the train from Bridgend to Llanellitrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
3h 13m£27–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aberdare to Llanellitaxi 38.3 mi
44 min£85–110Line 8 bus, bus, line 111 bus
- Take the bus from Little Theatre to Pontwalby Bridgebus 8
- Take the bus from Pontwalby Bridge to Swansea Bus Station Stand Ebus X7
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus 111
4h 21m
Aberdare to Llanelli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Llanelli is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Llanelli is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Little Theatre and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Pontwalby Bridge and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Llanelli via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Aberdare and Llanelli is 80 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Aberdare to Llanelli, including transfers.
Aberdare to Llanelli bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Little Theatre station.
Aberdare to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Llanelli is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus and line 111 bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Theatre to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Pontwalby Bridge, Swansea Bus Station Stand E, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–13
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bridgend to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–20
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Little Theatre to Pontwalby Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Pontwalby Bridge to Swansea Bus Station Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Shadow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7917 218 656
Robbies Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7771 306 934
Axis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 800 246 1123
1st AAA Taxis Aberdare
- Phone
- +44 1685 878 855
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdare to Llanelli bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontwalby Bridge station.
Aberdare to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Llanelli is 39 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Aberdare to Llanelli.
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