Llanelli travel guide

Llanelli Tourism | Llanelli Guide

You're Going to Love Llanelli

With a population of 47.206, Llanelli is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Llanelli to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Llanelli

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ship Aground Pembrey (123 Ashburnham Road Pembrey) and Hwyl (20 Market Street) are great picks.

When to visit Llanelli

Llanelli in December
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Llanelli in December
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Llanelli

Plane

When flying to Llanelli, you’ll arrive at Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Llanelli, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Llanelli to London takes 5h 30m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 for a 8h 27m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Llanelli Llangennech, Dyfed is the busiest station in Llanelli. Another popular train station is Llanelli Bynea, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Llanelli is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Llanelli. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Llanelli, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Llanelli takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

When flying to Llanelli, you’ll arrive at Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Llanelli, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Llanelli to London takes 5h 30m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 for a 8h 27m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Llanelli Llangennech, Dyfed is the busiest station in Llanelli. Another popular train station is Llanelli Bynea, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Llanelli is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Llanelli. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Llanelli, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Llanelli takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Llanelli

Airlines serving Llanelli

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (687 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Llanelli

Most booked hotels in Llanelli

Brynawel Farm B&B
1 star
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Nik The Greek
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Bronllys Farm
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Stradey Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Ashburnham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Llanelli

Hiring a car in Llanelli costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Llanelli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Llanelli is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Llanelli costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Llanelli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Llanelli is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.