How far is Cardiff from Llanelli by coach?

The distance between Llanelli and Cardiff by coach is approximately 45 miles (72 km).

Is there a way to reach Cardiff from Llanelli without a car?

You can travel to Cardiff from Llanelli by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Llanelli to Cardiff from £7 | Compare & Save up to 41%

Next bus departures

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

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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 07:23 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 50mAverage duration

44 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£8 - £11	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £34	Average duration1h 26m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,726 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29726 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £8

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.

25 June 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Llanelli to Cardiff

How far is Cardiff from Llanelli by coach?
The distance between Llanelli and Cardiff by coach is approximately 45 miles (72 km).
Is there a way to reach Cardiff from Llanelli without a car?
You can travel to Cardiff from Llanelli by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£9

22/11

£10

Today

£9

24/11

£7

25/11

£7

26/11

No data

27/11

£7

28/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Llanelli to Cardiff was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £13 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-25.