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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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$56 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Carmarthen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Carmarthen:
A train is $1 (€0.91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Carmarthen costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Carmarthen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Carmarthen station (CMN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel).
- Travel with National Express to go to Carmarthen by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Carmarthen by train.
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