There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
5h 22m£53–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 59m£28–103Drive 163.9 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Bournemouthcar 163.9 mi
3h 25m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 26m£51–193
Llanelli to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Llanelli and Bournemouth is 242 miles. The road distance is 164.9 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 22m and costs £50 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Llanelli to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Llanelli to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Llanelli to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 5h 22m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £110 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bournemouth Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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More Questions & Answers
Llanelli to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Llanelli to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Bournemouth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Llanelli to Bournemouth.
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