There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Rugby 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 Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
5h 3m£72–140Line 111 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
8h 17m£31–53Drive 158.2 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Rugbycar 158.2 mi
3h 8m£39–57Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Llanelli to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
5h 32m£63–128
Llanelli to Rugby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Rugby is to line 111 bus and bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Church Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Rugby via Newport (S Wales) and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Llanelli and Rugby is 195 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Llanelli to Rugby, including transfers.
Llanelli to Rugby bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Rugby is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Rugby via Newport (S Wales) and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Church Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Rugby bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.
Llanelli to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Rugby is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Llanelli to Rugby.
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