There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 57m£106–173Drive 168.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanellicar 168.6 mi
3h 38m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
10h 13m£44–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Llanelli168.6 mi
3h 38mFly, train
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
- Take the train from Bridgend to Llanellitrain
9h 19m£64–250Train
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Llanellitrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
7h 31m£104–173
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Llanelli via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Llanelli is 219 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 57m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 57m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Llanelli via Railway Station, Derby, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 10h 13m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £90–290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–280
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Llanelli.
There are 1284+ hotels available in Llanelli.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Llanelli. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























