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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Welshpool is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Royal Oak Hotel via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8, Groe and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Welshpool?

The distance between Llanelli and Welshpool is 130 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Llanelli to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Welshpool bus from?

Llanelli to Welshpool bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from West End station.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Welshpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Welshpool is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Llanelli to Welshpool bus arrive?

Llanelli to Welshpool bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Llanelli to Welshpool train arrive?

Llanelli to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Welshpool is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Llanelli to Welshpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

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Llanelli to Welshpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Welshpool 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
best
1. Take the train from Llanelli to ShrewsburySwansea - Shrewsbury / ...
5h 9m
£30–118
Drive 96.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanelli to Welshpool96.3 mi
2h 16m
£24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
4. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpool
6h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to GroeX14
3. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
7h 1m

Llanelli to Welshpool by train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Llanelli to Shrewsbury every 3 hours. Tickets cost £26–110 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West End to Royal Oak Hotel via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8, Groe, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 7h 1m.

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