What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli is to bus and line 111 bus which costs £12 - £26 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Llanelli?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Llanelli. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Llanelli is 57 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £22 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli?

The train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 111 bus, which costs £12 - £26 and takes 3h.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli?

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Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
1h 22m
£22–50
Bus, line 111 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus 111
3h
£13–26
Drive 54.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Llanellicar 54.4 mi
1h 2m
£14–20

Cardiff Central Station to Llanelli by train

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Distance: 56.5 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Llanelli, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 3h.

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