There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to ReadingBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h£58–386Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B201 / ...
7h 58m£23–103Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Llanelli163.7 mi
3h 23m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
5h 50m£57–211Bus, train, line 111 bus
- Take the bus from Westover Road to Meeting House LaneX3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAX3
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5X2
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Swansea Bus Station Stand SX1
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
9h 2m
Bournemouth to Llanelli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Llanelli via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Bournemouth and Llanelli is 242 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h and costs £55 - £390.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli is to train via Reading which takes 5h and costs £55 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £110 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Llanelli via Reading and Swansea in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 7h 58m.
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–320
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Westover Road to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Swansea Bus Station Stand S
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Llanelli is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Bournemouth to Llanelli.
Book your Bournemouth to Llanelli train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1161+ hotels available in Llanelli.