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How to get fromCarmarthen to Welshpoolby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    4h 12m

  2. Drive 92.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Welshpoolcar car 92.6 mi
    1h 57m
    £23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 51m
    £77–148

  4. Bus via Builth Wells

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Groebus bus X14
    2. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    4h 32m

  5. Bus, train via Lampeter

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain train
    5h 5m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    6h 44m
    £25–36

Carmarthen to Welshpool by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Berriew Street via Groe and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 32m.

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