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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 an average ticket price of CHF 30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 CHF 30, while a train costs an average of CHF 79.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 30 Average price Cheapest | CHF 79 Average price | CHF 48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Carmarthen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carmarthen:
A bus is CHF 50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carmarthen costing on average CHF 79.
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around CHF 30 compared to roughly CHF 48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 19. The journey takes 5h 24m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Carmarthen
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 AM 5h00 Birmingham 4:00 PM Carmarthen CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 AM 5h00 Birmingham 4:00 PM Carmarthen CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 AM 5h00 Birmingham 4:00 PM Carmarthen CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:00 PM 5h00 Birmingham 5:00 PM Carmarthen CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carmarthen:
A bus is CHF 50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carmarthen costing on average CHF 79.
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Carmarthen station (CMN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales 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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