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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to bus which costs £15 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Swansea and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Exeter?

The distance between Carmarthen and Exeter is 192 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Carmarthen to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Exeter?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Exeter bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Carmarthen to Exeter train arrive?

Carmarthen to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Exeter is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Carmarthen to Exeter.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 47m
£32–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 508 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
7h 10m
£16–53
Drive 168.3 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Exetercar 168.3 mi
2h 56m
£41–60
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 23m
£27–98

Carmarthen to Exeter by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.1 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Exeter St Davids via Swansea and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bampfylde Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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