The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Llanelli
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Llanelli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Llanelli will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Newport for Llanelli on Sat, Nov 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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 bus for Newport to Llanelli
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Llanelli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 81 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€14 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newport to Llanelli train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Llanelli trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:04 AM Newport | 4h06 | 4:10 AM Llanelli | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 AM Newport | 3h45 | 4:10 AM Llanelli | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Newport | 1h32 | 11:05 AM Llanelli | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Llanelli
Trains from Newport to Llanelli run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:31, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 00:31 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western from Newport to Llanelli trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Newport and Llanelli from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Cross Country
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FAQs: Trains from Newport to Llanelli
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Newport (South Wales), which is located around 0.3 miles (506 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Llanelli, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Newport to Llanelli
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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 Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- 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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