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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Cardiff is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Llanelli and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Cardiff?

The distance between Llanelli and Cardiff is 57 miles. The road distance is 54.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £22 - £60.

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

The train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Cardiff bus from?

Llanelli to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £24 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Llanelli to Cardiff bus arrive?

Llanelli to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Llanelli to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Llanelli to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Cardiff is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Llanelli to Cardiff.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Llanelli to Cardiff?

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Llanelli to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 111 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Cardiff 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 Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 42m
£22–60
Drive 54.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanelli to Cardiffcar 54.6 mi
1h 2m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 to Sophia Gardensbus 507
1h 50m
£17–24
Line 111 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2h 41m
Line 111 bus, bus via Cardiff North Road
1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
2. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
3h 15m

Llanelli to Cardiff by train

208Weekly Trains

1h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Llanelli to Cardiff.

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Distance: 56.6 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 to Sophia Gardens twice daily. Tickets cost £17–24 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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