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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Sarn Odeon and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Bournemouth?

The distance between Carmarthen and Bournemouth is 262 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 6h 3m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Carmarthen to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Bournemouth bus from?

Carmarthen to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Bournemouth train from?

Carmarthen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 6h 3m and costs £60 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Bournemouth train arrive?

Carmarthen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Bournemouth is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Carmarthen to Bournemouth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carmarthen to Bournemouth?

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Carmarthen to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouth
6h 3m
£60–218
Drive 175.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Bournemouth175.7 mi
3h 34m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Central Bus Station202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
8h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
6h 8m
£50–190

Carmarthen to Bournemouth by train

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Map of how to get from Carmarthen to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 260.9 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Bournemouth Station via Sarn Odeon and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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