Getting to Llanelli and the
Festival Fields at the Millennium Coastal Park.
Festival Fields
Millennium Coastal Park
Sandy Road
Llanelli
We recommend that you check the various travel websites for any up-to-date information prior to your departure: www.nationalexpress.com (coach), www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk or www.thetrainline.co.uk (train).
In case you need to ask for directions: Llanelli is pronounced [ hla-ne-hli ]. The Festival Fields can be found here.
Travelling by car
From the South (M4)
Take the M4, exit at junction 48 (Llanelli), onto the A4138 and then the B4304 (avoiding the town centre), go past the Millennium Park (on your left, by the sea), over the bridge and exit left at the roundabout onto the A484 (towards Pwll and Burry Port). The Festival Fields are on the left. From junction 48(M4), it is 5 miles to the Festival Fields.
From the North (M5)
Exit M5 at Junction 8 taking M50 to South Wales. Exit on the A449 towards Ross on Wye and Monmouth. Follow signs onto the M4 to Llanelli. Exit at Junction 48 and then follow directions above.
Travelling by air Although Cardiff airport is the closest, there are good road and rail links from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Birmingham or Manchester airports.
London Gatwick Airport to Llanelli bus station
The coach journey via Swansea can take 4-7 hours. Standard return fare varies.
Coach goes via Swansea (8 miles from Llanelli). Gatwick to Llanelli is from 4-5 hours journey. Standard return fare varies.
London Heathrow Airport to Llanelli bus station
The coach journey is via Swansea and can take 4-7 hours. Standard return fare varies.
Cardiff Airport to Llanelli bus station
Take a bus from outside the airport to Cardiff bus station, they run every hour.
By Coach to Swansea is a 1 hour journey. Standard return fare is 9.40 pounds (single 6.20 pounds). From Swansea you can either take local bus, coach or train to Llanelli. It takes about 30 minutes.
A taxi from Cardiff Airport to Llanelli is around 1.3 hours: www.cardiff.airporttaxis-uk.co.uk - Standard return taxi fare is 130 pounds (single 65 pounds). Cardiff Airport is a small airport. Quotes on request and pre-booking is recommended.
For detailed information about buses and trains from Cardiff Airport (with free shuttle bus service to the nearest train station - Rhoose): Website
From Llanelli Bus Station to Festival Fields( PWLL: 'Talbot Inn')
The distance is 2 miles. Bus number 111, 112, 173, X11, X12 (These buses are run between Swansea and Carmarthen). Approximately bus fare is 2 - 3 pounds, taxi fare will be around 4 - 5 pounds: Timetable info website or Timetable for X11, X12.
Travelling by coach Largest UK coach network is www.nationalexpress.com Fare prices and times are approximate and can vary. We recommended that you check the website for any up-to-date information and prices.
Travelling by train Please note that ticket prices vary greatly depending on the time and day of travel and prices have been quoted on a single (one way) journey. Tickets cannot be booked more than 12 weeks in advance. See website for special offers. www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
From London Gatwick Airport to Llanelli Train station
Connections to Llanelli can be picked up at London Paddington or at Reading. The journey takes about 2-3 hours with prices ranging from £14 - 90 pounds single Standard Fare per person.
From London Heathrow Airport to Llanelli Train station
Take the Heathrow Express (from terminals 1-4) to London Paddington (3.50-6.50 pounds standard fare. It takes 15-23 minutes), then to Llanelli. From London Paddington it is a 3.5 hour journey with prices ranging from 12.50 - 34 pounds single Standard Fare per person.
From Cardiff Airport to Llanelli Train station
Depart from Rhoose Train Station (there is a free shuttle bus to take you there) and to Llanelli Train Station it is about a 2 hour journey with price 8 pounds single Standard Fare per person: Website
From Llanelli Train Station to Festival Fields ( PWLL: 'Talbot Inn')
The distance is 2 miles and a daytime taxi will cost around 4 - 5 pounds.