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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Swanage is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Bus Station via Sarn Odeon, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Swanage?

The distance between Carmarthen and Swanage is 262 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 14m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Carmarthen to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Swanage bus from?

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

Where does the Carmarthen to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Swanage is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Carmarthen to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1919+ hotels available in Swanage.

Carmarthen to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carmarthen to Swanage 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
8h 14m
£52–192
Drive 181.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Swanage181.2 mi
3h 39m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
10h 36m

Carmarthen to Swanage by train and bus

74Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Station via Sarn Odeon, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 36m.

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