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4.6Travel Information from Cardiff to Carmarthen
 Distance | 55 miles (88 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $10 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $6 (€5) • 1 h 42 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $6 (€5) • 1 h 42 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Transport for Wales |
Travel 55 miles (88 km) by train or bus between Cardiff and Carmarthen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cardiff to Carmarthen.
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How to get from Cardiff to Carmarthen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Carmarthen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Carmarthen.
There are 2 travel options from Cardiff to Carmarthen: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Carmarthen from Cardiff is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cardiff to Carmarthen:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Carmarthen costing on average $10 (€9).
The quickest way to travel from Cardiff to Carmarthen is by train, which takes on average 1 h 42 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Carmarthen by bus takes 2 h 5 min on average.
Carmarthen is approximately 55 miles (88 km) away from Cardiff.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Carmarthen is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Cardiff to Carmarthen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to Carmarthen:
- Most travelers take a bus from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to Carmarthen, Blue Street.
- Most travelers take a train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cardiff to Carmarthen:
- You can take a bus from Cardiff to Carmarthen with National Express or Mid Wales Travel. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with National Express from Cardiff to Carmarthen.
- You can go to Carmarthen from Cardiff by train with Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. You'll see cheap train tickets for $6 (€5) with Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Carmarthen on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Carmarthen with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Carmarthen with Mid Wales Travel.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Carmarthen with Transport for Wales or first_great_western.
Direct services to Carmarthen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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