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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Cardiff?

The distance between Carmarthen and Cardiff is 77 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £6 - £28.

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

The train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Cardiff bus from?

Carmarthen to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £6 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £14 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Cardiff bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Cardiff is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Carmarthen to Cardiff.

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

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

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Carmarthen to Cardiff - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
1h 51m
£6–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens112
2h 30m
£8–14
Drive 66.4 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Cardiff66.4 mi
1h 11m
£17–24

Carmarthen to Cardiff by train

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.9 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens twice daily. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Mid Wales Travel also services this route twice daily.

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