What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Port Talbot?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £6 - £8 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Port Talbot?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Port Talbot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Port Talbot?

The distance between Carmarthen and Port Talbot is 45 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Port Talbot without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £10 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Port Talbot?

The train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkway takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Port Talbot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Port Talbot train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Port Talbot is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £8 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Port Talbot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the Carmarthen to Port Talbot train arrive?

Carmarthen to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Port Talbot is 34 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Carmarthen to Port Talbot.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Port Talbot?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carmarthen to Port Talbot?

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

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Carmarthen to Port Talbot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Port Talbot by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot ParkwayMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
1h 15m
£10–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9112 / ...
1h 30m
£6–8
Drive 34.2 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Port Talbot34.2 mi
38 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carmarthen to Port Talbot34.2 mi
38 min
£70–90

Carmarthen to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 44.7 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 4 times a day. Tickets cost £6–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Mid Wales Travel also services this route twice daily.

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