There are 4 ways to get from Llanelli to Southampton 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 Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 41m£64–127Line 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 Coach Stationbus Cp1
7h 4m£29–50Line 111 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 37m£49–93Drive 161.4 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Southamptoncar 161.4 mi
3h 30m£41–59
Llanelli to Southampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Southampton is to line 111 bus and bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Coach Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Southampton Central via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Llanelli and Southampton is 172 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Llanelli to Southampton, including transfers.
Llanelli to Southampton bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Southampton Central via Cardiff Central in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Coach Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 4m.
- 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
- 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 Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Southampton bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.
Llanelli to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Southampton is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Llanelli to Southampton.
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