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 Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
5h 2m£88–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
9h 3m£39–101Drive 158.2 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Rugbycar 158.2 mi
3h 8m£39–56Train 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 34m£73–148
Llanelli to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Rugby is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 8m.
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 Bennett Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
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 2m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Llanelli to Rugby, including transfers.
Llanelli to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
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 2m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- 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
- £10–25
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- 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
- £10–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Llanelli to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Llanelli to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central 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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