The average train between Southampton and Llanelli takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Llanelli station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Southampton to Llanelli train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Llanelli train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Southampton to Llanelli train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southampton and Llanelli is 210.3 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 4h 18m.