What is the cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Risca?

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Risca is to line 111 bus and bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Llanelli to Risca?

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Risca is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Risca. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Spar via Swansea City Bus Station and Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Risca?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Risca. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Risca?

The distance between Llanelli and Risca is 75 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.

How do I travel from Llanelli to Risca without a car?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Risca without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Llanelli to Risca?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Llanelli to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Risca bus from?

Llanelli to Risca bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Risca train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Risca?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Risca is to line 111 bus and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Llanelli to Risca bus arrive?

Llanelli to Risca bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.

Where does the Llanelli to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Llanelli to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Risca is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Llanelli to Risca.

How do I get a train ticket from Llanelli to Risca?

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Llanelli to Risca - 5 ways to travel via train, line 151 bus, and line 111 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Risca 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, line 151 bus
best
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Sparbus 151 / ...
2h 15m
£29–61
Line 111 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
2. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
4h 28m
£11–17
Drive 58 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Riscacar 58 mi
1h 22m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 47m
£27–56
Line 111 bus, bus via Kingsway K14
1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
4h 36m
£16–34

Llanelli to Risca by train and bus

90Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Llanelli to Risca.

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Risca, Wales?

You can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Spar via Swansea City Bus Station and Queensway Q5 in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours.

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