There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Exeter 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 via Bristol
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3h 48m£61–131Line 111 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
6h 31m£26–45Drive 156.5 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Exetercar 156.5 mi
2h 46m£39–57Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 52m£64–127Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus X1
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 43m£54–94
Llanelli to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to line 111 bus and bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Llanelli and Exeter is 171 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Llanelli to Exeter, including transfers.
Llanelli to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bampfylde Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.
Llanelli to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Exeter is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Llanelli to Exeter.
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