There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
6h 8m£51–153Drive 155.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Axminster155.7 mi
2h 51m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens112
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County HallCp5
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Square30
7h 45mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Square30
7h 6m
Carmarthen to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Axminster is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Axminster is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Trinity Square via Sophia Gardens and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Axminster via Swansea, Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Axminster is 220 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £50 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Carmarthen to Axminster, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Axminster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Axminster is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Axminster via Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Trinity Square via Sophia Gardens, County Hall, and The Parade in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Parade to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Carmarthen to Axminster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Axminster is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Carmarthen to Axminster.
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