What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem is to train which costs £6 - £28 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pontyberem?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Pontyberem. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Heol-y-Parc via Swansea Bus Station Stand P and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pontyberem?

The distance between Cardiff and Pontyberem is 87 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Pontyberem without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £6 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pontyberem bus from?

Cardiff to Pontyberem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Pontyberem?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £6 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 111 bus, which costs and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pontyberem bus arrive?

Cardiff to Pontyberem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pontyberem?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pontyberem is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Pontyberem.

Where can I stay near Pontyberem?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Pontyberem.

Cardiff to Pontyberem - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 111 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Pontyberem by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CarmarthenCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
2h 48m
£6–28
Train, line 111 bus, line 195 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
2. Take the bus from Swansea station to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
3. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 to Heol-y-Parc195
3h 2m
Drive 56.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontyberem56.6 mi
1h 6m
£14–21
Bus, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand BUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
3h 21m
Bus, line 111 bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
3h 31m

Cardiff to Pontyberem by train and bus

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.4 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontyberem, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Heol-y-Parc via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5, and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 21m.

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