There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Penzance by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
7h 49m£34–138Bus
- 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 Albert Pier Road
10h 42mDrive 273.4 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Penzance273.4 mi
4h 53m£67–97Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to PenzanceCardiff Central - Penzance
8h 33m£136–178Train, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Mare
- Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station404
12h 35m£57–95
Carmarthen to Penzance by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Penzance is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Penzance is 322 miles. The road distance is 275 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 49m and costs £30 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Carmarthen to Penzance, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Penzance bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.
Carmarthen to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 49m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Penzance, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Albert Pier Road via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station in around 10h 42m.
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £130–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- 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 a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
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
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Penzance bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Carmarthen to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Penzance is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Carmarthen to Penzance.
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