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How to get fromCarmarthen to Highclere Castleby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Highclere Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentraltrainMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingtrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    4h 38m
    £59–158

  2. Drive 160.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Highclere Castlecar160.7 mi
    2h 50m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus508
    6h 35m
    £50–64

  4. Train via Westbury

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newburytrain
    5h 56m
    £63–149

  5. Bus, line 111 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6busX11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus111
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Queensway Q1bus
    4. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus
    5. Take the bus from St Marys Butts to Newbury Wharfbus1
    9h 18m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Highclere Castle, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Highclere Castle via Cardiff Central, Reading, and Newbury in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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