What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Risca?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Risca is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Risca?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Risca is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Risca. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Spar via Sarn Odeon and Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Risca?

The distance between Carmarthen and Risca is 96 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Risca without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Risca without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £14 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Risca?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Carmarthen to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Risca bus from?

Carmarthen to Risca bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Risca?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Risca is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus via Bridgend, which costs and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Risca bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Risca bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Risca is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Carmarthen to Risca.

Where can I stay near Risca?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Risca.

Carmarthen to Risca - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Risca by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
2h 40m
£14–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14112
3h 41m
£11–19
Bus via Bridgend
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Queensway Q1Uk910 / ...
3h 14m
Drive 69.8 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Risca69.8 mi
1h 32m
£18–26

Carmarthen to Risca by train and bus

90Weekly Services

2h 40mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Risca, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Spar via Sarn Odeon and Queensway Q5 in around 3h 14m.

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