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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Stranraer is to bus via Birmingham which costs £50 - £120 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Stranraer is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Port Rodie via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway GD and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Stranraer?

The distance between Carmarthen and Stranraer is 547 miles. The road distance is 375.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 30m and costs £95 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Carmarthen to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where does the Carmarthen to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Stranraer is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Carmarthen to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 196+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Carmarthen to Stranraer - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Carmarthen to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 30m
£97–281
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
16h 55m
£52–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
16h 45m
Drive 373.2 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Stranraer373.2 mi
6h 54m
£93–134
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 37m
£78–181
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 30m
£78–194
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 27m
£106–250

Carmarthen to Stranraer by train, foot, and bus

43Weekly Services

12h 30mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 544.2 mi
Duration: 12h 30m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Port Rodie via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway GD, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 45m.

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