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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Llanelli is to bus which costs £7 - £15 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Llanelli is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Llanelli?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Llanelli?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Llanelli. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Llanelli?

The distance between Cardiff and Llanelli is 57 miles. The road distance is 54.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £5 - £35.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Llanelli bus from?

Cardiff to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Llanelli train from?

Cardiff to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Llanelli is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £5 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Llanelli bus arrive?

Cardiff to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Cardiff to Llanelli train arrive?

Cardiff to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Llanelli is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Llanelli.

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

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Where can I stay near Llanelli?

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Cardiff to Llanelli - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 111 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to LlanelliCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
1h 29m
£5–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2507
1h 55m
£7–15
Drive 54.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Llanelli54.5 mi
1h 1m
£14–20
Bus, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand BUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
2h 29m

Cardiff to Llanelli by train

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Distance: 56.5 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Llanelli, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli hourly. Tickets cost £5–35 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 once daily. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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