There are 5 ways to get from Skegness to Llanelli by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
7h£131–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- 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 / ...
12h 8m£45–79Drive 257.6 mi
- Drive from Skegness to Llanellicar 257.6 mi
5h 10m£64–93Train
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Llanellitrain
8h 22m£125–206Train #2
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Llanellitrain
9h 23m£113–196
Skegness to Llanelli by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Llanelli is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Llanelli is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Llanelli via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Skegness and Llanelli is 368 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Llanelli without a car is to train via London which takes 7h and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Skegness to Llanelli, including transfers.
Skegness to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Skegness to Llanelli train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Skegness to Llanelli is to train via London which takes 7h and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a train from Skegness to Llanelli via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand P in around 12h 8m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- 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
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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 Hereford to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- 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 Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Skegness to Llanelli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Skegness to Llanelli train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Llanelli is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Skegness to Llanelli.
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