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Compare bus and train for Carmarthen to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth
Compare the available ways to get from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth costing on average $123.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$38. The journey takes 9h 23m versus 1h 26m 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 Carmarthen to Aberystwyth
How to get from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AW917900 · G385721:04 PM 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 3:34 PM Bow Street station (BOW) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- AW917900 · G38572
1:04 PM 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 3:34 PM Bow Street station (BOW) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- AW917900 · G38572
1:04 PM 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 3:34 PM Bow Street station (BOW) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G38957 · G38603
1:54 PM 6h10 Carmarthen station (CMN) 8:04 PM Borth station (BRH) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer - G38957 · G38603
1:54 PM 6h16 Carmarthen station (CMN) 8:10 PM Bow Street station (BOW) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AW745200 · G38567
11:04 AM 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 1:34 PM Bow Street station (BOW) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer - AW916600 · G38840
10:04 AM 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 12:34 PM Bow Street station (BOW) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer - AW916000 · G38562
9:04 AM 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 11:34 AM Bow Street station (BOW) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth costing on average $123.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carmarthen station (CMN) and arrive in Bow Street station (BOW).
- Buses mostly depart from Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
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