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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Thurso is to bus via Birmingham which costs £70 - £180 and takes 23h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Thurso is to drive which takes 11h 37m and costs £150 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Thurso?

The distance between Carmarthen and Thurso is 793 miles. The road distance is 626.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 18h 6m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 18h 6m to get from Carmarthen to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Thurso bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Thurso train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Thurso?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 18h 6m and costs £140 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 24m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Thurso bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carmarthen to Thurso train arrive?

Carmarthen to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Thurso is 627 miles. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Carmarthen to Thurso.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Thurso?

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Carmarthen to Thurso - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Carmarthen to Thurso 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
18h 6m
£143–311
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 Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
23h 41m
£70–177
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 Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
21h 24m
Drive 623 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Thurso623 mi
11h 37m
£156–225
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 51m
£84–268
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
19h 5m
£150–226
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 10m
£203–407
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 Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
6. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 12m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 47m
£145–377

Carmarthen to Thurso by train

11Weekly Trains

18h 6mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.3 mi
Duration: 18h 6m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 18h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Bank of Scotland via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 21h 24m.

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