Great Western Railway
Transport for Wales
Trains to Llanelli from Merthyr Vale
| First train | 05:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:50 | |
| Departure station | Merthyr Vale | |
| Arrival station | Llanelli | |
| Journey time | From 2h 11m | |
| Distance | 35 miles (57 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Trains to Llanelli from Merthyr Vale
Want to travel from Merthyr Vale to Llanelli by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 3 hours 20 minutes to travel from Merthyr Vale to Llanelli by train. You'll find on average 23 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Llanelli by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Merthyr Vale to Llanelli?
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3. Book split tickets
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4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Merthyr Vale to Llanelli is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.