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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Llanelli is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 15h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Llanelli is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Donington Park and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Llanelli via Newcastle, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Llanelli?

The distance between Sunderland and Llanelli is 407 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £160 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Sunderland to Llanelli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Llanelli bus from?

Sunderland to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Llanelli train from?

Sunderland to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Llanelli is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £160 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus via Castle Donington, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Sunderland to Llanelli bus arrive?

Sunderland to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Donington Park station.

Where does the Sunderland to Llanelli train arrive?

Sunderland to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Llanelli is 305 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Sunderland to Llanelli.

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

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Where can I stay near Llanelli?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Llanelli.

Sunderland to Llanelli - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Sunderland to Llanelli by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 37m
£168–492
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
15h 2m
£32–56
Bus via Castle Donington
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Donington Parkbus D6
2. Take the bus from Donington Park to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus D8
11h 25m
£52–74
Drive 303.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Llanellicar 303.7 mi
6h 4m
£75–107
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain
6h 38m
£69–189
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Llanellitrain
9h 33m
£115–199
Fly Newcastle to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NCL - CWL
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Llanellitrain
9h 13m
£73–193
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
7h 29m
£156–515
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain
8h 24m
£108–378
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
8h 3m
£195–415

Sunderland to Llanelli by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.2 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Llanelli, Wales?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Llanelli via Newcastle, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Donington Park, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 11h 25m.

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