There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Plymouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
5h 9m£93–193Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus Uk910
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
8h 30m£26–44Drive 199.4 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Plymouthcar 199.4 mi
3h 29m£49–70Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 53m£98–188Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
8h 41m£27–98
Llanelli to Plymouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Plymouth is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Plymouth is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Swansea City Bus Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Llanelli and Plymouth is 222 miles. The road distance is 200.6 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Plymouth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 9m and costs £90 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Llanelli to Plymouth, including transfers.
Llanelli to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.
Llanelli to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Plymouth is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 9m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol Airport (BRS), which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Plymouth Coach Station via Swansea City Bus Station, Bristol Airport, and Public Transport Interchange in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Llanelli to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Airport station.
Llanelli to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Plymouth is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Llanelli to Plymouth.
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