There are 6 ways to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to WelshpoolAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
4h 18mDrive 92.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Welshpool92.6 mi
1h 57m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 35m£46–122Bus via Builth Wells
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to GroeX14
- Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
4h 20mBus, train via Lampeter
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpool
5h 11mBus
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
- Take the bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
6h 44m£25–36
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Royal Oak Hotel via Groe and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Welshpool is 111 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Welshpool bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8.
Carmarthen to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Builth Wells, which costs and takes 4h 20m.
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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Royal Oak Hotel via Groe and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 4h 20m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £24–35
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Welshpool bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.
Carmarthen to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Welshpool is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Carmarthen to Welshpool.
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