What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Clacton-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Pier Avenue via Sarn Odeon, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Clacton-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea?

The distance between Carmarthen and Clacton-on-Sea is 297 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea bus from?

Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea train from?

Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea train arrive?

Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea?

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Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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 London PaddingtonCarmarthen - London Paddington
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-SeaLondon Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
6h 9m
£78–138
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shenfield
4. Take the train from Shenfield to Clacton-on-Sea
9h 44m
£65–178
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 Station201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station717
10h 29m
Drive 285.6 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea285.6 mi
5h 13m
£72–104
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea
10h 2m
£249–690
Train via Swansea
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddington
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea
6h 28m
£71–241
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CWL - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea
10h 9m
£94–291

Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 294.9 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Clacton-on-Sea via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Pier Avenue via Sarn Odeon, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 10h 29m.

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