There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Llanelli by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Llanellitrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 33m£79–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
10h 31m£36–54Drive 204.4 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Llanellicar 204.4 mi
4h 29m£51–74Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Llanellitrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 55m£91–149Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llanellitrain
8h 45m£76–133
Blackpool to Llanelli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Llanelli is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Llanelli is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Llanelli via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Blackpool and Llanelli is 264 miles. The road distance is 205.6 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Llanelli without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 33m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Blackpool to Llanelli, including transfers.
Blackpool to Llanelli bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.
Blackpool to Llanelli train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Llanelli is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 33m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Llanelli via Preston and Crewe in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 10h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- customerexperience@lumo.co.uk
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Llanelli bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackpool to Llanelli train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Llanelli is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Blackpool to Llanelli.
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