There are 6 ways to get from Loughborough to Llanelli by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 38m£96–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 6m£31–57Drive 171.3 mi
- Drive from Loughborough to Llanellicar 171.3 mi
3h 46m£43–62Fly, train
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
- Take the train from Bridgend to Llanellitrain
13h 2m£63–275Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Stationbus Sky
- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanellitrain
6h 55m£86–149Train
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Llanellitrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 12m£91–149
Loughborough to Llanelli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Llanelli is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via St Margaret's Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Llanelli via Derby, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Loughborough and Llanelli is 232 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Llanelli without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 38m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Loughborough to Llanelli, including transfers.
Loughborough to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Loughborough to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Llanelli is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 38m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Llanelli via Derby, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via St Margaret's Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £40–230
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–320
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £95–310
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–300
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
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Booking & Getting There
Loughborough to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Loughborough to Llanelli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Llanelli is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Loughborough to Llanelli.
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