There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Llanelli by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Llanellitrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 6m£92–162Drive 175.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greater Manchester to Llanellicar 175.9 mi
3h 45m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2bus 507
8h 30m£47–112Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 9m£91–173
Greater Manchester to Llanelli by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Llanelli is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Llanelli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Llanelli is 230 miles. The road distance is 176.9 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Llanelli without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Greater Manchester to Llanelli, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Llanelli is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Llanelli, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Llanelli 5 times a day. Tickets cost £90–160 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £90–160
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Greater Manchester to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Greater Manchester to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Llanelli is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Greater Manchester to Llanelli.
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