How to travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Carmarthen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €44.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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€23

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€79

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5h 31m

Average total duration

5h 1m

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30m

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Birmingham to Carmarthen

How to get from Birmingham to Carmarthen by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
12:30PM5h35
Birmingham
06:05PMCarmarthen
$171One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
12:30PM5h35
Birmingham
06:05PMCarmarthen
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:30PM5h35
Birmingham
06:05PMCarmarthen
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
11:00AM5h35
Birmingham
04:35PMCarmarthen
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen

Travel to Carmarthen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Carmarthen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Carmarthen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carmarthen:

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carmarthen costing on average $56 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Birmingham to Carmarthen is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Carmarthen is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Carmarthen:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Carmarthen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Carmarthen by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Carmarthen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Carmarthen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Swansea, Tenby, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Carmarthen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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