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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Llanelli is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Llanelli is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Llanelli via Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Colchester to Llanelli?

The distance between Colchester and Llanelli is 258 miles. The road distance is 260.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Colchester to Llanelli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Llanelli bus from?

Colchester to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Llanelli train from?

Colchester to Llanelli train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Colchester to Llanelli is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Colchester to Llanelli bus arrive?

Colchester to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Llanelli train arrive?

Colchester to Llanelli train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Llanelli is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Colchester to Llanelli.

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

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Where can I stay near Llanelli?

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Colchester to Llanelli - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to Llanelli by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 27m
£118–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
9h 17m
£48–122
Drive 259 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Llanellicar 259 mi
4h 48m
£64–93
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain
8h 30m
£90–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
11h 11m
£55–99
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Llanellitrain
13h 5m
£76–310
Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Llanellitrain
10h 8m
£355–640

Colchester to Llanelli by train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Llanelli via Stratford, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 9h 17m.

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