There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Ammanford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 25m£90–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Llandeilo Roadbus 508
8h 34m£34–56Drive 165.8 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Ammanfordcar 165.8 mi
3h 41m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ammanfordtrain
6h 40m£59–115
Leicester to Ammanford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ammanford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ammanford is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ammanford station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 via Sophia Gardens and Llandeilo Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ammanford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Ammanford via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Leicester and Ammanford is 227 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Ammanford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 25m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Leicester to Ammanford, including transfers.
Leicester to Ammanford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Ammanford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Ammanford is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 25m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Ammanford, Wales?
You can take a train from Leicester to Ammanford via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 via Sophia Gardens and Llandeilo Road in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Ammanford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Llandeilo Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Ammanford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Leicester to Ammanford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ammanford is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Leicester to Ammanford.
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