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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Central Hotel via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand E and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Carmarthen and Colwyn Bay is 266 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £100 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

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

Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen station.

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

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay train arrive?

Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to ShrewsburyMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn BayCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 31m
£102–144
Drive 126 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay126 mi
3h 23m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
8h 18m
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
9h 12m

Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.7 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Central Hotel via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U in around 8h 18m.

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