There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 16m£11–38Bus
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to GroeX14
- Take the bus from Groe to RAFA ClubT4
4h 1mDrive 53.4 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil53.4 mi
56 min£14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil53.4 mi
56 min£110–140Train, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to BridgendMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Station172
5h 30m£22–40
Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at RAFA Club via Groe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfil is 101 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £11 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8.
Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £11 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to RAFA Club via Groe in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to RAFA Club
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Teifi Taxis
- Phone
- +447999 567 777
- Website
- teifitaxis.co.uk
Paul's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1267 612 069
- Website
- paulstaxiscarmarthen.co.uk
Croeso Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1267 468 696
- Website
- croeso-taxis.business.site
A&E Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7796 460 470
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.
Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil is 54 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil.
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