The average train between Ipswich and Llanelli takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Llanelli station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Ipswich to Llanelli train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Llanelli train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Ipswich to Llanelli train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Llanelli is 367.4 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Llanelli via Stratford, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 29m.