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 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Llanelli, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Llanelli Llangennech, Dyfed is the busiest station in Llanelli. Another popular train station is Llanelli Bynea, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Llanelli is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 174 miles 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 London, the bus ride to Llanelli takes 263 miles and will cost you around £26. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 410 miles.

Plane

When flying to Llanelli, you’ll arrive at Swansea Fairwood Comm (SWS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Llanelli, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Llanelli Llangennech, Dyfed is the busiest station in Llanelli. Another popular train station is Llanelli Bynea, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Llanelli is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 174 miles 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 London, the bus ride to Llanelli takes 263 miles and will cost you around £26. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 410 miles.

Airports near Llanelli

Airlines serving Llanelli

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 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)
£60+
Nik The Greek
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Bronllys Farm
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Stradey Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Ashburnham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£88+

Hiring a car in Llanelli

Hiring a car in Llanelli costs £36 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 £17.78 and £23.71. 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 Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Llanelli costs £36 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 £17.78 and £23.71. 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 Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.