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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carmarthen:
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carmarthen costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 5h 4m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Birmingham to Carmarthen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 PM4h23Birmingham10:03 PMCarmarthen$1591One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:40 PM4h23Birmingham10:03 PMCarmarthen$1591One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 1:42 PM3h43Birmingham5:25 PMCarmarthen$2391One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7:30 PM4h09Birmingham11:39 PMCarmarthen$1991One-way1 transfer
- 3:30 PM4h28Birmingham7:58 PMCarmarthen$1991One-way1 transfer
- 5:30 PM4h33Birmingham10:03 PMCarmarthen$1991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carmarthen:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carmarthen costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Carmarthen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel).
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Carmarthen station (CMN).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Carmarthen by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Carmarthen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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