There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 40m£100–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 50m£46–88Drive 261 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Cumbriacar 261 mi
5h 15m£63–91Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 45m£107–170
Llanelli to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Cumbria is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Llanelli and Cumbria is 326 miles. The road distance is 262.5 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Cumbria without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 8h 40m and costs £95 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Llanelli to Cumbria, including transfers.
Llanelli to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Cumbria is to train via Cardiff which takes 8h 40m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 50m.
Llanelli to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Cumbria is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Llanelli to Cumbria.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Pooley Bridge Inn via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Longthwaite road end via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 13h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Llanelli to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £85–130
- 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
- £20–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £45–65
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £90–130
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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