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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Llanelli is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Llanelli via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Chester to Llanelli?

The distance between Chester and Llanelli is 153 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Chester to Llanelli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Llanelli bus from?

Chester to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Llanelli train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Chester to Llanelli is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Chester to Llanelli bus arrive?

Chester to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Chester to Llanelli train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Llanelli is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Chester to Llanelli.

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

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Where can I stay near Llanelli?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llanellitrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
5h 31m
£57–103
Drive 137.4 mi
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1. Drive from Chester to Llanellicar 137.4 mi
3h 6m
£34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus Gm4
8h 8m
£40–94
Bus via Dolgellau
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
9h 41m

Chester to Llanelli by train

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Distance: 151.6 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Llanelli via Shrewsbury in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 8h 8m.

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