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Compare train and bus for Carmarthen to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Carmarthen to Newport:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to Newport costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
You'll arrive about 3h 3m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 5h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carmarthen to Newport
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Trains from Carmarthen to Newport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 4:38 AM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Carmarthen to Newport trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Carmarthen and Newport from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Trains from Carmarthen to Newport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmarthen to Newport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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