How to get to Cardiff from Llandeilo

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Compare train for Llandeilo to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Llandeilo to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 72 km

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£21

Average Price

£11

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Cheapest

£17

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 4m

Average total duration

2h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

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30m

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1h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Transport for Wales

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Llandeilo to Cardiff is a coach with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from Llandeilo to Cardiff:

A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Llandeilo to Cardiff costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Llandeilo to Cardiff is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 4m.

Yes, you can take a train between Llandeilo and Cardiff.
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 £21 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.88. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 21m 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.

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from Llandeilo to Cardiff

How to get to Cardiff from Llandeilo by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Llandeilo to Cardiff is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    7:552h15
    Llandeilo
    10:10Cardiff
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • National Express
    7:552h15
    Llandeilo
    10:10Cardiff
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    7:552h15
    Llandeilo
    10:10Cardiff
    £141One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Llandeilo to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Llandeilo to Cardiff.

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You can travel between Llandeilo and Cardiff by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Llandeilo to Cardiff is a coach with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from Llandeilo to Cardiff:

A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Llandeilo to Cardiff costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Llandeilo to Cardiff is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 4m.

The Llandeilo to Cardiff distance is approximately 72 km.
The average frequency per day from Llandeilo to Cardiff is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Llandeilo and Cardiff as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Llandeilo to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Llandeilo station (LLL) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Cross Hands, Llandeilo Road and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Llandeilo to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by coach.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Llandeilo to Cardiff:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Llandeilo to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Edinburgh, Bristol Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Llandeilo to Cardiff, you can take a train.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.

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