What is the cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay?

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Llanelli and Colwyn Bay is 246 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.

How do I travel from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Colwyn Bay bus from?

Llanelli to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Colwyn Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Llanelli to Colwyn Bay bus arrive?

Llanelli to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Llanelli to Colwyn Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Colwyn Bay is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay?

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Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Central Hotel via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand E and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 5m
£78–136
Drive 142.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanelli to Colwyn Baycar 142.5 mi
3h 47m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
10h 7m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn Baytrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 22m
£61–117
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
10h 22m

Llanelli to Colwyn Bay by train

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Distance: 244.4 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Llanelli to Colwyn Bay via Cardiff Central in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West End to Central Hotel via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U in around 10h 7m.

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