The average train between Birmingham and Llanelli takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Llanelli. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Llanelli station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Birmingham to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Birmingham to Llanelli train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birmingham and Llanelli is 178.3 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 3h 36m.