Bus from Llanelli to Carmarthen
3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 18:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carmarthen as of 08:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Llanelli, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X11 | First South & West Wales | ~65 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:44 | 18:39 | West End | Morrisons | Pwll, Dyfatty, Burry Port, Graig Capel, Furnace, Pembrey & 9 more |
| 195 | First South & West Wales | ~57 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:15 | 17:45 | Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 (Bay 2) | Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 | Five Roads, Cynheidre, Pontyates, Pont-Henri, Pontyberem, Bancffosfelen & 6 more |
| 197 | First South & West Wales | ~57 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 18:28 | Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 (Bay 2) | Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 | Cwmbach near Pwll, Heol-ddu, Trimsaran, Carway, Pontyates, Mansant & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Llanelli on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X11 bus, 195 bus or 197 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Llanelli to Carmarthen?
3 routes run directly from Llanelli to Carmarthen: the X11 (First South & West Wales), the 195 (First South & West Wales), the 197 (First South & West Wales). The most frequent is the X11, 14 times each weekday — board at West End and get off at Morrisons, about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Llanelli to Carmarthen?
Around 65 minutes on the X11, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Pwll, Dyfatty, Burry Port, Graig Capel and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Llanelli to Carmarthen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 18:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Llanelli to Carmarthen?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.