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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Formby is to bus via Birmingham which costs £26 - £85 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Formby is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Formby?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Formby. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Formby. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Formby via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Formby?

The distance between Carmarthen and Formby is 263 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Formby without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Carmarthen to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Formby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Formby train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Formby?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Formby is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Formby bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Formby train arrive?

Carmarthen to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Formby?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Formby is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Carmarthen to Formby.

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

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Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2107+ hotels available in Formby.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Formby 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
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to CreweMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South ParkwayBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 15m
£80–129
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
9h 31m
£26–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to GroeX14
2. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
9h 15m
Drive 163.4 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Formby163.4 mi
3h 38m
£41–59

Carmarthen to Formby by train

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6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.9 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Formby via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Formby via Groe, Newtown Bus Station Stand 3, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester, and Moorfields in around 9h 15m.

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