What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

The distance between Carmarthen and Basingstoke is 202 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Basingstoke without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Basingstoke train from?

Carmarthen to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Basingstoke train arrive?

Carmarthen to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Basingstoke is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Carmarthen to Basingstoke.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

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Carmarthen to Basingstoke - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to ReadingCarmarthen - London Paddington
3h 55m
£42–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride508
5h 44m
£34–49
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Basingstoke172 mi
3h 5m
£43–62
Train via Swansea
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to SwanseaPembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 12m
£52–135
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoke
5h 43m
£52–107

Carmarthen to Basingstoke by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Basingstoke, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Carmarthen to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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