There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 41m£123–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
13h 36m£48–85Drive 257.6 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Skegnesscar 257.6 mi
5h 11m£64–93Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Llanelli to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
9h 23m£114–200
Llanelli to Skegness by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Skegness is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Skegness via Newport (S Wales) and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Llanelli and Skegness is 303 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Llanelli to Skegness, including transfers.
Llanelli to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Llanelli to Skegness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Skegness is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Skegness via Newport (S Wales) and Nottingham in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Lumley Avenue via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 36m.
- 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 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Llanelli to Skegness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Skegness is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Llanelli to Skegness.
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