There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Paignton 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 Newton Abbottrain
5h 1m£39–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 102
8h 3m£25–52Drive 178.2 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Paigntoncar 178.2 mi
3h 7m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 13m£56–118
Llanelli to Paignton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Paignton is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Paignton is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Great Western Road via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Llanelli and Paignton is 199 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Paignton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 1m and costs £35 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Llanelli to Paignton, including transfers.
Llanelli to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Llanelli to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Paignton is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 1m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Paignton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Great Western Road via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bus Station in around 8h 3m.
- 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/
- 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/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Llanelli to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Llanelli to Paignton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Paignton is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Llanelli to Paignton.
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