Llanelli to London train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Llanelli to London

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£67

Average price

£99

Fastest journey

3 h 9 m

Average duration

3 h 15 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

279 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Llanelli to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Llanelli to London will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Llanelli for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Great Western RailP08483
09:493h21
Llanelli station (LLE)
13:10London Paddington (PAD)
£671One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP08479
07:563h24
Llanelli station (LLE)
11:20London Paddington (PAD)
£711One-way
0 changes
Transport for WalesG56285+Great Western RailP08481
08:593h12
Llanelli station (LLE)
12:11London Paddington (PAD)
£721One-way
1 change
Transport for WalesG56270+Great Western RailP08477
06:553h19
Llanelli station (LLE)
10:14London Paddington (PAD)
£1021One-way
1 change
Transport for WalesG56263+Great Western RailP08475
06:033h09
Llanelli station (LLE)
09:12London Paddington (PAD)
£1411One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Llanelli to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Llanelli to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £43.

Distance: 279 km

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Coach

£83

Average Price

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 56m

Average total duration

5h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Llanelli to London train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western03:53 Llanelli
3h23
07:16 London0 changesdirect
great_western04:03 Llanelli
3h13
07:16 London0 changesdirect
great_western04:23 Llanelli
3h49
08:12 London0 changesdirect
great_western07:59 Llanelli
4h08
12:07 London0 changesdirect
great_western10:55 Llanelli
3h17
14:12 London0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Llanelli to London?

The best time to book your train from Llanelli to London is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Llanelli to London route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Llanelli to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Llanelli to London.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Llanelli to London

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Trains from Llanelli to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance
279 km
Average train duration
3h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£43
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
3h 8m
First train
00:50
Last train
22:49
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Llanelli to London trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Llanelli and London from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 8m
Cheapest Price
£37
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 16m
Cheapest Price
£177
first_great_western frequency
5 a day

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest Price
£174
Transport for Wales frequency
11 a day

FAQs: Llanelli to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Llanelli to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Llanelli to London.
FAQs
The train distance from Llanelli to London is 279 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Llanelli and London. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
The train journey from Llanelli to London covers a distance of 279 km and takes approximately 3h 8m. Trains run 4 per day.
Booking trains from Llanelli to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Llanelli to London leaves at 0:50.
The cost of a train ticket from Llanelli to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £43, while the average price tends to be around £83.
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to London is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The train station in Llanelli that goes to London is Llanelli station (LLE), and it arrives at London Paddington (PAD).
The last train from Llanelli to London departs at 22:49.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Llanelli to London.
Trains from Llanelli to London run approximately 4 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Llanelli to London.
There is no night train service from Llanelli to London.
To get from Llanelli to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Llanelli and London

Llanelli
London
The major train station for departures in Llanelli is Llanelli. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Llanelli for your trip from Llanelli to London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:40 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Swansea) via the ticket office. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Carmarthen) via a lane off New Dock Road and a ramp with a shallow gradient to the platform. Access between the platforms is via the level crossing or footbridge with steps.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: This station has a video assist ticket machine with direct communication to an operator who can help with your transaction.
  • Accessible toilets: No
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 1
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: On Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Llanelli
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the station entrance on Great Western Terrace

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