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How to get fromBarnstaple to Llanelliby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Llanelli by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    5h 38m
    £85–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    7h 37m
    £27–51

  3. Drive  173.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Llanellicar car 173.4 mi
    3h 5m
    £43–63

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain train
    6h 17m
    £81–165

  5. Train, bus, line 111 bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 111
    7h 59m
    £69–131

Barnstaple to Llanelli by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Llanelli, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Llanelli via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 7h 37m.

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