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Compare bus and train 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 $18. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Carmarthen:
A bus is $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Carmarthen costing on average $40 (€40).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Carmarthen
How to get from Bristol to Carmarthen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Carmarthen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G15213 · W354157:40 AM3h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:41 AMCarmarthen station (CMN)$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G15213 · W354157:40 AM3h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:41 AMCarmarthen station (CMN)$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G15002+
G382928:57 AM2h49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:46 AMCarmarthen station (CMN)$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G15213 · W35415+G388647:40 AM2h53Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:33 AMCarmarthen station (CMN)$571One-way2 transfers
- G15215 · G14936+G388689:39 AM3h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:39 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)$571One-way2 transfers
- G38864+G154937:25 AM3h08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:33 AMCarmarthen station (CMN)$571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Carmarthen:
A bus is $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Carmarthen costing on average $40 (€40).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- 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 bus and train 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 Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Carmarthen by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carmarthen by bus.
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