There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Bodmin by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
6h 41m£95–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
9h 46m£36–62Drive 214.5 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Bodmincar 214.5 mi
3h 58m£54–77Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
7h 21m£102–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
10h 8m£92–162
Llanelli to Bodmin by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Bodmin is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Bodmin is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Llanelli and Bodmin is 254 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Bodmin without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 41m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Llanelli to Bodmin, including transfers.
Llanelli to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Llanelli to Bodmin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Bodmin is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 41m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Bodmin, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to The Shire House Mount Folly via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Dennison Road Car Park via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Llanelli to Bodmin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Bodmin is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Llanelli to Bodmin.
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