The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Llanelli
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Llanelli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Llanelli will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sheffield for Llanelli 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 263 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 32 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Llanelli
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Llanelli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 263 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sheffield to Llanelli train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:30 Sheffield | 6h32 | 11:02 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:58 Sheffield | 6h04 | 11:02 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Llanelli
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 00:50 |
Last train 19:01 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Sheffield to Llanelli trainsCross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Llanelli from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Llanelli train

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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Llanelli
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:40 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the station entrance on Great Western Terrace
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