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How to get fromCarmarthen to Ellesmere Portby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Ellesmere Port by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to ShrewsburytrainMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChestertrainShrewsbury - Chester / ...
    6h 17m
    £80–120
  2. Drive 139.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Ellesmere Portcar139.9 mi
    2h 56m
    £35–51
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1busT2
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkbusT3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationbusT8
    8h 35m
  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentraltrainMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 51m
    £58–131
  5. Bus via Builth Wells

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to GroebusX14
    2. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2busT4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus StationbusX76 / ...
    8h 35m

Carmarthen to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Shrewsbury, Chester, and Railway Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, and Railway Station in around 8h 35m.

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