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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Stranraer is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 17h 4m.

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 to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Port Rodie via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

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 National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Stranraer bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 195+ 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
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Lordswood Rd112
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 4m
£60–94
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
£80–181
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 16m
£99–269
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
£82–194
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 28m
£108–249

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 Rose and Crown to Port Rodie via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 4m.

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