There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Formby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to CreweMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South ParkwayBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 14m£80–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
9h 32m£32–79Drive 163.4 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Formby163.4 mi
3h 38m£41–59Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Carmarthen to ShrewsburyMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
7h 3m£90–136
Carmarthen to Formby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Formby is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Formby is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £60.
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 32m.
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 14m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Formby is 263 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Formby without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Carmarthen to Formby, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Formby is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 32m.
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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to School Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 9h 32m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £11–17
Train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–100
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Formby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Formby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Formby is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Carmarthen to Formby.
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