- Recommended
Parc Howard Museum
Main local museum covering Llanelli’s industrial, sporting and social history through compact displays in a historic park setting.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Llanelli
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 03 Sept
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£54
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£54
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
4 h 30 m
Trains on 03 Sept
1
Distance
239 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Llanelli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Llanelli will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Fast trains
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Llanelli, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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.
9:304h30Manchester14:00Llanelli£541One-way0 changes
- 9:304h30Manchester14:00Llanelli£541One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Manchester to Llanelli
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Llanelli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £98 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £98, while a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 239 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£98 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Llanelli is a train with an average price of £98.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Llanelli is by train with an average journey time of 4h 47m.
Yes, you can take a train between Manchester and Llanelli.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-48.95. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 4h 29m 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.
Live departures
Manchester to Llanelli train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Llanelli trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:30 Manchester | 4h55 | 17:25 Llanelli | 1 change | |
| 13:30 Manchester | 4h46 | 18:16 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:30 Manchester | 4h55 | 19:25 Llanelli | 1 change | |
| 15:30 Manchester | 4h29 | 19:59 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:30 Manchester | 4h55 | 22:25 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:30 Manchester | 4h59 | 23:29 Llanelli | 1 change | |
| 19:30 Manchester | 5h36 | 1:06 Llanelli | 1 change | |
| 20:30 Manchester | 10h43 | 7:13 Llanelli | 1 change | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| 9:30 Manchester | 4h30 | 14:00 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Llanelli
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Llanelli run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 239 km distance in 4h 29m.
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
Distance 239 km |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Manchester to Llanelli trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester and Llanelli from £81. 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 Transport for Wales Duration
5h 9m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£47
Transport for Wales frequency
6 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
Complete guide to Llanelli
Things to do in Llanelli
Discover the best of Llanelli — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Llanelli trip today.
- Recommended
Pembrey Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run aviation museum at Pembrey Country Park with aircraft, engines and displays on Welsh flying history.
Parc Howard Art Gallery
Art gallery within Parc Howard Museum, showing changing exhibitions and works linked to Carmarthenshire and Welsh artists.
- Must visit
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Waterside visitor area with beach, marina views, cafés nearby and access to the Millennium Coastal Path for walking and cycling.
- Recommended
Millennium Coastal Path
Long seafront path and parkland route with estuary views, public art and easy walking or cycling from Llanelli towards Burry Port.
- Recommended
Parc Howard
Town-centre green space with formal gardens, a bandstand and the museum, offering a relaxed break close to shops and civic buildings.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Cawl Cennin
A traditional Welsh soup of leeks, potatoes and stock, sometimes with cream. It reflects the national emblem of Wales and is a familiar homely dish locally.
- Gluten-free
Cawl
A hearty Welsh stew of lamb or beef with potatoes, swede and leeks. It is a classic comfort food across Carmarthenshire and wider south-west Wales.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Laverbread
Seaweed purée cooked slowly and often served with oats and breakfast foods. This Welsh coastal speciality is strongly linked with Carmarthenshire traditions.
Sultan Restaurant
Long-established Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and salads in a relaxed, dependable town-centre setting.
Y Tylwyth
Modern casual restaurant known for Indian and Bangladeshi dishes in a smart, welcoming setting popular for dinners and group meals.
The Bay Brasserie
Stylish waterside brasserie at the coastal golf resort, serving contemporary British dishes with sea views and a more polished atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major UK cities, while local buses and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for cappuccino or similar coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
FAQs: Manchester to Llanelli train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Llanelli 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 Llanelli, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Llanelli can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £81, while the average price tends to be around £98.
The train journey from Manchester to Llanelli covers a distance of 239 km and takes approximately 4h 29m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Llanelli is 239 km.
The first train from Manchester to Llanelli leaves at 4:45.
The last train from Manchester to Llanelli departs at 23:20.
Trains from Manchester to Llanelli run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Llanelli.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Llanelli. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
To travel from Manchester to Llanelli, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Llanelli.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Llanelli is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Llanelli station (LLE).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Llanelli is by train, costing approximately £81.
Booking trains from Manchester to Llanelli in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Llanelli offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the Welsh countryside, with picturesque landscapes and glimpses of the coast along the way.
A day trip from Manchester to Llanelli is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 29m. Trains run 4 times per day, and the distance is 239 km.
To explore Llanelli and its attractions, plan for a 2 to 3-day visit to fully enjoy the local sights, such as the Millennium Coastal Path, the WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre, and the historic Llanelly House.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Llanelli.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Llanelli
Most Manchester to Llanelli trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Llanelli station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Llanelli train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Llanelli
Which Manchester station do trains to Llanelli leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Llanelli leave from Manchester Piccadilly. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · £2 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Llanelli station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Llanelli arrive at Llanelli. Llanelli is 1 km from Llanelli city centre.
LlanelliLlanelli station, Great Western Crescent, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 2RN
City-centre transport
Getting to Llanelli from Llanelli city centre
BusL6, L11 · 7m · £4 · every ~1 min
Llanelli train station facilities and services
Llanelli has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Llanelli.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Llanelli. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Llanelli: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Llanelli: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Llanelli: 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.
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