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How to get fromChester to Llanelliby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Llanelli by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Cardiff

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    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    4h 37m
    £81–148

  2. Drive 137.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Chester to Llanellicar car 137.4 mi
    3h 6m
    £34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus bus Gma
    2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus Gm4
    8h 6m
    £37–93

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llanellitrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    5h 52m
    £57–103

  5. Bus via Dolgellau

    1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    9h 39m

Chester to Llanelli by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 4h 37m. 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 6m.

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