There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Llanelli by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 30m£88–149Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Llanellicar 168.1 mi
3h 42m£43–62Train via Newport
- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanellitrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
4h 44m£83–143Train #2
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Llanellitrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 14m£88–142
Derby to Llanelli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Llanelli is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.
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 30m.
The distance between Derby and Llanelli is 216 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Derby to Llanelli, including transfers.
Derby to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Llanelli is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Derby to Llanelli.
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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 30m.
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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