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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Llanelli is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Llanelli via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Llanelli?

The distance between Holyhead and Llanelli is 290 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Holyhead to Llanelli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Llanelli train from?

Holyhead to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Llanelli is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Holyhead to Llanelli train arrive?

Holyhead to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Llanelli is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Holyhead to Llanelli.

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

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Where can I stay near Llanelli?

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Holyhead to Llanelli - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Holyhead to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to LlanelliCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
6h 35m
£77–147
Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Llanelli162.3 mi
3h 58m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1T1c
9h 52m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Holyhead to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to LlanelliShrewsbury - Swansea / ...
7h 45m
£75–120
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1T1 / ...
10h 27m

Holyhead to Llanelli by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.3 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Llanelli, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to West End via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 52m.

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