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The cheapest and fastest trains from Llanelli to Manchester
Showing times and prices for 22 Dec
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
239 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Llanelli to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Llanelli to Manchester will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Llanelli for Manchester 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 239 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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.
08:185h55
Llanelli14:13Manchester
£731One-way
0 changes
04:035h10
Llanelli09:13Manchester
£791One-way
0 changes
04:035h10
Llanelli09:13Manchester
£791One-way
0 changes
08:185h55
Llanelli14:13Manchester
£731One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Llanelli to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Llanelli to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 239 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£81 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Llanelli to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Llanelli to Manchester trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 17:59
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:59 Llanelli | 5h30 | 14:29 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:24 Llanelli | 5h51 | 16:15 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 22 December | |||||
| 04:03 Llanelli | 5h10 | 09:13 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Llanelli to Manchester
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Trains from Llanelli to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 239 km distance in 4h 56m.
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 £25
Distance 239 km |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 21:06 |
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 £25
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Llanelli to Manchester trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Llanelli and Manchester from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 46m
Cheapest Price
£49
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Llanelli to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Llanelli to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The train journey from Llanelli to Manchester offers varied scenery, including views of the Welsh countryside, rolling hills, and passing glimpses of rural towns, making parts of the trip quite scenic.
Yes, there is a direct train between Llanelli and Manchester. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
The train distance from Llanelli to Manchester is 239 km.
Booking trains from Llanelli to Manchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Llanelli to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Llanelli to Manchester covers a distance of 239 km and takes approximately 4h 56m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Llanelli to Manchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £55, while the average price tends to be around £81.
The first train from Llanelli to Manchester leaves at 4:07.
The last train from Llanelli to Manchester departs at 21:06.
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Manchester is by coach, costing approximately £25.
Trains from Llanelli to Manchester run approximately 4 times per day.
The train station in Llanelli that goes to Manchester is Llanelli station (LLE), and it arrives at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
There is no night train service from Llanelli to Manchester.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Llanelli to Manchester.
Yes, you can take the train from Llanelli to Manchester.
A day trip from Llanelli to Manchester is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 56m. However, there are 4 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 239 km.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Llanelli and Manchester
Llanelli
Manchester
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 Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:40 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Llanelli.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:20 - 19:35 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Levenshulme
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Albert Road for buses to Manchester, Reddish, Stockport or Droylsden. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: the bus stop for Manchester Pic is located on the station side of Stockport Road. The bus stop for Stockport is located on the opposite side of Stockport Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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