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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay is to train which costs £6 - £28 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 station and arriving at Mermaid Quay. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Cardiff Bay?

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 Bay?

The distance between Carmarthen and Cardiff Bay is 77 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay 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 Bay?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £6 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Mermaid Quay station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
1h 51m
£6–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Mermaid QuayT1c
2h 3m
Drive 67.8 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay67.8 mi
1h 10m
£17–25

Carmarthen to Cardiff Bay 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 Bay, 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, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Mermaid Quay twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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