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Compare train and bus for Llanelli to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Llanelli to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Llanelli to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Llanelli to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Llanelli to Cardiff:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Llanelli to Cardiff costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€1. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Llanelli to Cardiff
How to get from Llanelli to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Llanelli to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G38949
8:26 AM 1h24 Llanelli station (LLE) 9:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G38949
8:26 AM 1h24 Llanelli station (LLE) 9:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G39181+
W351788:59 AM 1h16 Llanelli station (LLE) 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G39181
8:59 AM 1h39 Llanelli station (LLE) 10:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38953
10:27 AM 1h23 Llanelli station (LLE) 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15045
9:50 AM 1h25 Llanelli station (LLE) 11:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX50710:25 AM 1h55 Llanelli, Bus Station 12:20 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Llanelli to Cardiff:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Llanelli to Cardiff costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Llanelli and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Llanelli station (LLE) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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