There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Carmarthen by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
4h 27m£33–110Drive 167.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Carmarthencar 167.8 mi
2h 56m£41–59Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
5h 1m£49–108
Exeter to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Exeter and Carmarthen is 192 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £30 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Exeter to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Exeter to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Carmarthen is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Exeter to Carmarthen.
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 4h 27m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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