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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Carmarthen:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Carmarthen costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Carmarthen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Carmarthen station (CMN).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel).
- Travel with National Express, Mid Wales Travel to go to Carmarthen by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Carmarthen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Mid Wales Travel.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales.
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