There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Derby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to DerbyCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
5h 3m£55–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station134 / ...
8h 29m£24–60Drive 167.3 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Derby167.3 mi
3h 42m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to CreweMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to DerbyCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
6h 3m£87–123
Llanelli to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Derby is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Derby. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Derby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Llanelli and Derby is 206 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Derby without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Llanelli to Derby, including transfers.
Llanelli to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Llanelli to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Derby is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Derby, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Derby via Cardiff Central in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 29m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Llanelli to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
- 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 Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Llanelli to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Llanelli to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Derby is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Llanelli to Derby.
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