How to get to Llanelli?
It couldn’t be easier as Llanelli is well served by Road, Coach & Bus, Rail, Ferry and plane!Â
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Road:
London to Llanelli is only around 4 hours along M4. Llanelli can be connected easily by the M5, M6, M42 and M50. No matter where you live in Britain, travelling here couldn’t be easier.
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Coach and Bus –
National Express offers fantastic links and once you have arrived, there is an extensive bus service covering the whole area. For coach/bus travel information please contact:
National Enquiry Line: 0870 608 2608
National Express: 08705 808080
www.travelinecymru.info
www.nationalexpress.com
www.firstcymru.co.uk
www.firstgroup.com
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Rail
Regular First Great Western services link London Paddington (3hrs) & Arriva Trains Wales provide direct and convenient services to Swansea from Manchester, Birmingham, Portsmouth Harbour and London Waterloo.
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There is a regular service to and from Swansea which calls at Llanelli, Burry Port & Kidwelly. In addition, Virgin Trains run a twice-daily service between the North East of England and Swansea (just 20minutes from Carmarthenshire) via Birmingham. Travelling by train couldn’t be simpler. For rail information, contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit:
www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
www.networkrail.co.uk
www.virgintrains.co.uk
www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk
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The Heart of Wales Line – runs 120 miles from Llanelli to Shrewsbury through some of Wales’ most attractive scenery. Start your journey from Llanelli and follow the line all the way through striking scenery to Shrewsbury.
Tel 01597 822053
www.heart-of-wales.co.uk
www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk
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Ferry
Coming from Ireland for the Rugby? There’s the Fishguard – Rosslare ferry run by Stena Lines http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/fishguard-rosslare/ & also the newly re-opened Swansea – Cork Ferry http://www.fastnetline.com/
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Air
There’s Pembrey Airport which is served by South Western Airlines. They are a quality, low cost, charter airline operating passenger and freight services from Pembrey Airport to destinations throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Visit http://www.pembreyairport.com/
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Cardiff Wales Airport: http://www.tbicardiffairport.com/en/airport/
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Special Tickets
The Freedom of Wales Flexi Pass offers unlimited travel on all mainline rail services and most scheduled bus services. Just one ticket gives you the freedom to enjoy unlimited access to all of Wales, plus discounted admittance to many tourist attractions and lots more. For more details contact the National Enquiry Line on 0845 6061660 or visit:
www.walesflexipass.co.uk
West Wales Rover Ticket
Tel 0871 2002233
www.traveline-cymru.org.uk
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