There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Llanelli 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- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 11m£44–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bus Stationbus 102
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202
7h 28m£16–60Drive 177.7 mi
- Drive from Paignton to Llanellicar 177.7 mi
3h 7m£43–62Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain
6h 21m£56–118
Paignton to Llanelli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Llanelli is to bus which costs £16 - £60 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Llanelli via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Paignton and Llanelli is 200 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Paignton to Llanelli, including transfers.
Paignton to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Paignton to Llanelli is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Paignton, England and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Llanelli via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 7h 28m.
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–65
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £70–100
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- 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 Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paignton to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Paignton to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Llanelli is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Paignton to Llanelli.
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