There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) 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 Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train Birmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 29m£48–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 13m£15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Newtown (Powys)train
5h 57m£25–35Drive 83 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys)car 83 mi
2h 3m£21–30
Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) is to bus which costs £15 - £21 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) station. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys). However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Llanelli and Newtown (Powys) is 144 miles. The road distance is 83.5 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys), including transfers.
Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from West End station.
Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £21 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Newtown (Powys), Wales?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) via Shrewsbury in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West End to Newtown (Powys) via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Newtown (Powys)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2.
Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Newtown (Powys) is 84 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Llanelli to Newtown (Powys).
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