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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Llanelli
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Llanelli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Llanelli will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 5 trains that leave Swansea for Llanelli every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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 coach and train for Swansea to Llanelli
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Llanelli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 17 km
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Live departures
Swansea to Llanelli train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Llanelli trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:17 Swansea | 0h15 | 07:32 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:46 Swansea | 0h16 | 11:02 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:04 Swansea | 0h17 | 15:21 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:36 Swansea | 0h18 | 16:54 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:40 Swansea | 0h19 | 21:59 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
| 00:03 Swansea | 0h17 | 00:20 Llanelli | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Llanelli
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Llanelli run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 15m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea to Llanelli trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Llanelli from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Llanelli train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Llanelli
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- 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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