There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Llanelli by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Bristol ParkwayEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 33m£51–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B111 / ...
7h 33m£30–67Drive 167.3 mi
- Drive from Derby to Llanelli167.3 mi
3h 42m£41–59Train via Newport
- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to LlanelliManchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 45m£61–126Train #2
- Take the train from Derby to CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to LlanelliManchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 14m£86–126
Derby to Llanelli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Llanelli is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Birmingham Coach Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Llanelli via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Derby and Llanelli is 216 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Derby to Llanelli, including transfers.
Derby to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Llanelli is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Llanelli via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Birmingham Coach Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 7h 33m.
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Llanelli is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Derby to Llanelli.
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