There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
4h 53m£44–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens112
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde StreetCp5
6h 15m£28–63Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
5h 32mDrive 168.3 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Exeter168.3 mi
2h 54m£42–61Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 23m£46–108
Carmarthen to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
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 53m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Exeter is 192 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Carmarthen to Exeter, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Exeter bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.
Carmarthen to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs and takes 5h 32m.
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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Bampfylde Street via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station in around 5h 32m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Exeter bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Carmarthen to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Exeter is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Carmarthen to Exeter.
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