Location: Wales

We recommend that you check the various travel websites for any updated info prior to your departure:  http://www.nationalexpress.com/ (coach) or  www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk (train) In case you need to ask for directions: Llanelli is pronounced [hla-ne-hli].

By Car

From the South (M4)
Take the M4, exit at junction 48 (Llanelli), onto the A4138.

From the North (M5)
Exit the M5 at Junction 8 and take the M50 to South Wales. Exit on the A449 towards Ross on Wye and Monmouth. Follow signs onto the M4 to Llanelli. Exit at Junction 48 (Llanelli), onto the A4138.

By Air

The closest airport for Llanelli is Cardiff airport; however, there are good road and rail links from the London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester airports.

By Coach

Largest UK coach network is www.nationalexpress.com/ (please note their timetable gets updated on the 5 March 2007). Fare prices and times are approximate and can vary. It is recommended that you check their website for any updated information and special offers.

London Gatwick Airport to Llanelli (bus station)
by coach goes via Swansea (8 miles from Llanelli). Gatwick to Llanelli is from 7-8 hours journey. Standard return fare is £49.70 sterling.

London Heathrow Airport to Llanelli (bus station)
by coach goes via Swansea and is from 6-7 hour journey. Standard return fare is £45.50.

Cardiff Airport to Llanelli (bus station)
Take a bus from outside the airport to Cardiff bus station, they run every hour.
By Coach to Swansea is a 1 hour journey. Standard return fare is £9.40 (single £6.20). From Swansea you can either take local bus, coach or train to Llanelli. It takes about 30 minutes. There are direct bus from Cardiff to Llanelli, but they are very rare.
By Taxi to Llanelli is around 1.3 hours: http://www.airporttaxis-uk.co.uk/Cardiff/index.htm - Standard return taxi fare is £130 (single £65). Cardiff Airport is a small airport. Quotes on request and pre-booking is recommended.

For detailed information about buses and trains from Cardiff Airport (with free shuttle bus service to the nearest train station - Rhoose): Website (click)

By Train

Please note that ticket prices vary greatly depending on the time and day of travel and prices have been quoted on a single (one way) journey. Tickets cannot be booked more than 12 weeks in advance. See website for special offers. www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk

From London Gatwick Airport to Llanelli Train station
Connections to Llanelli can be picked up at London Paddington or at Reading.  The journey takes about 5 hours with prices ranging from £14 - 90 single Standard Fare per person.

From London Heathrow Airport to Llanelli Train station
Take the Heathrow Express (from terminals 1-4) to London Paddington (£3.50-6.50 standard fare. It takes15-23 minutes), then to Llanelli. From London Paddington it is a 3.5 hour journey with prices ranging from £12.50 - 54 single Standard Fare per person.

From Cardiff Airport to Llanelli Train station
Depart from Rhoose Train Station (there is a free shuttle bus to take you there) and to Llanelli Train Station it is about a 2 hour journey with price 8 pounds single Standard Fare per person: Website (click)