What is the travel distance from Llanelli to Cardiff?

The distance between Llanelli and Cardiff is around 72 km (45 miles).

Bus from Llanelli to Cardiff starting at $12 | Compare & Save up to 50%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Llanelli to Cardiff on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:15am	Llanelli Bus Station	1h 50m	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Llanelli Bus Station	1h 50m	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Llanelli to Cardiff on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:15am	Llanelli Bus Station	1h 50m	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Llanelli Bus Station	1h 50m	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Llanelli to Cardiff on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:15am	Llanelli Bus Station	1h 50m	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Llanelli Bus Station	1h 50m	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:09 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Llanelli to Cardiff

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

71 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $20	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $62	Average Duration1h 26m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Llanelli Cardiff recent customer reviews

Very nice polite friendly driver, can’t understand why I had a message say to be at the pick up point 30-45 mins before the bus was due to leave

Debra B.

June 25, 2022

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Llanelli to Cardiff by bus

What is the travel distance from Llanelli to Cardiff?
The distance between Llanelli and Cardiff is around 72 km (45 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

No data

11-20

$16

Today

$16

11-22

$19

11-23

$15

11-24

$13

11-25

$12

11-26

No data

The cheapest trip from Llanelli to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Llanelli to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $24 for a bus ticket from Llanelli to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-25.