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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Tralee is to train and ferry and bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Tralee is to train and bus and fly which takes 9h 48m and costs €85 - €220.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Tralee?

The distance between Carmarthen and Tralee is 490 km.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Tralee without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 8m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 13h 8m to get from Carmarthen to Tralee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 189+ hotels available in Tralee.

Carmarthen to Tralee - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Carmarthen to Tralee by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
13h 8m
€84–171
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)CWL - KIR
10h 24m
€81–325
Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to TraleeIc
13h 47m
€85–179
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Tralee
10h 10m
€131–185
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)BRS - KIR
9h 48m
€86–218
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
13h 11m
€84–171
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
4. Take the train from Mallow to Tralee
11h 2m
€99–289
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
9h 51m
€130–376
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
5. Take the train from Mallow to Tralee
12h 28m
€90–235

Carmarthen to Tralee by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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13h 47mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.2 km
Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Tralee, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carmarthen to Tralee. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Harbour, then take the bus to Tralee Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Tralee via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 13h 47m.

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