There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthen
5h 14m£52–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crown112
6h 55m£22–47Drive 151.3 mi
- Drive from Coventry to Carmarthen151.3 mi
3h 9m£38–55Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to HerefordBirmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to CarmarthenCrewe - Milford Haven / ...
6h 27m£73–130
Coventry to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Coventry and Carmarthen is 214 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Coventry to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Coventry to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Coventry to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Carmarthen is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Coventry to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crown twice daily. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 5h.
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Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Hereford to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Coventry to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Coventry to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Carmarthen is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Coventry to Carmarthen.
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