There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Somerset 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 Tauntontrain
4h 13m£52–112Line 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 Bus Stationbus Cp5
5h 37m£20–36Drive 119.8 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Somersetcar 119.8 mi
2h 11m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h£57–113Line 111 bus, bus, train, line 20 bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus X1
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
- Take the bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Poolbus 20
- Take the bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lanebus 21A / ...
8h 35m£37–62
Llanelli to Somerset by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Somerset is to line 111 bus and bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Somerset is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Old Road via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Llanelli and Somerset is 148 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Somerset without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Llanelli to Somerset, including transfers.
Llanelli to Somerset bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Somerset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Somerset is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Somerset, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Shovel Lane via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Old Road via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- 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
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Pool
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Somerset bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.
Llanelli to Somerset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Somerset is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Llanelli to Somerset.
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