There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 27m£80–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 36m£25–47Drive 174.2 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Barnstaplecar 174.2 mi
3h 6m£44–63Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 42m£80–163Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 37m£70–129
Llanelli to Barnstaple by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Barnstaple via Swansea, Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Llanelli and Barnstaple is 211 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Llanelli to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Llanelli to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Barnstaple via Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Llanelli to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Barnstaple is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Llanelli to Barnstaple.
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