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 17m.

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 17m and costs £23 - £35.

How far is it from Llanelli to Welshpool?

The distance between Llanelli and Welshpool is 131 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 11m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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.

Train or bus from Llanelli to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Welshpool is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberystwyth, which costs and takes 6h 46m.

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.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Welshpool is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Llanelli to Welshpool.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 532+ hotels available in Welshpool.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
5h 11m
£38–117
Drive 96.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanelli to Welshpoolcar 96.3 mi
2h 17m
£24–34
Bus via Aberystwyth
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
6h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Groebus X14
3. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
6h 57m

Llanelli to Welshpool by train and bus

78Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.1 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Llanelli to Shrewsbury every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–110 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West End to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 46m.

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