There are 4 ways to get from Poole 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 Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain
6h 9m£60–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 47m£29–89Drive 160.1 mi
- Drive from Poole to Llanellicar 160.1 mi
3h 15m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
9h 12m£48–56
Poole to Llanelli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Llanelli is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Llanelli via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Poole and Llanelli is 207 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £55 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Poole to Llanelli, including transfers.
Poole to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Llanelli train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Llanelli is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £90 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Llanelli via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–160
- 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/
Train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £41–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Llanelli train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Llanelli is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Poole to Llanelli.
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