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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Llanelli is to bus which costs £70 - £160 and takes 14h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Llanelli is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 44m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Llanelli via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Llanelli?

The distance between Edinburgh and Llanelli is 438 miles. The road distance is 370.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Llanelli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Llanelli bus from?

Edinburgh to Llanelli bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Llanelli train from?

Edinburgh to Llanelli train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Llanelli is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Llanelli bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Llanelli bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Llanelli train arrive?

Edinburgh to Llanelli train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Llanelli is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Edinburgh to Llanelli.

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

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Where can I stay near Llanelli?

There are 164+ hotels available in Llanelli.

Edinburgh to Llanelli - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Llanelli by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Llanellitrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 3m
£123–270
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanellitrain
6h 44m
£68–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
14h 33m
£70–155
Drive 368.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Llanellicar 368.1 mi
7h 15m
£89–129
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newport (S Wales)train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
10h 47m
£232–326
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanellitrain
7h 24m
£80–227
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain
7h 48m
£114–236
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanellitrain
7h 55m
£85–249
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
8h 7m
£142–320
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
9h 4m
£162–364

Edinburgh to Llanelli by train

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Distance: 435.5 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Llanelli, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Llanelli via Crewe in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 14h 33m.

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