What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Llanelli?

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 8h.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Llanelli via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Llanelli?

The distance between Bournemouth and Llanelli is 242 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Llanelli without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Llanelli bus from?

Bournemouth to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Llanelli train from?

Bournemouth to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli is to train via Reading which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £100 and takes 8h.

Where does the Bournemouth to Llanelli bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Llanelli train arrive?

Bournemouth to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Llanelli is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Bournemouth to Llanelli.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Llanelli?

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Where can I stay near Llanelli?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Llanelli.

Bournemouth to Llanelli - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain
5h 13m
£59–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h
£26–99
Drive 164.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Llanellicar 164.3 mi
3h 23m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain
5h 50m
£57–201

Bournemouth to Llanelli by train

102Weekly Trains

5h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Llanelli.

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Llanelli via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 5h 13m. 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 8h.

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