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Compare bus and train for Carmarthen to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Carmarthen to London:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to London costing on average $88.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
The journey is about 1m faster (4h 4m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly $33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($88 vs $121). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Carmarthen to London
How to get from Carmarthen to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carmarthen to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX50811:10 AM5h45Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)4:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court$341One-way0 transfers
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- NX50811:10 AM5h45Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)4:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court$341One-way0 transfers
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W354421:34 PM3h35Carmarthen station (CMN)5:09 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$981One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W352506:45 PM4h42Carmarthen station (CMN)11:27 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$961One-way0 transfers
- V13491 · W3522011:25 AM4h49Carmarthen station (CMN)4:14 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$961One-way1 transfer
- V13489 · C001394:30 PM4h50Carmarthen station (CMN)9:20 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$961One-way1 transfer
- NX50811:10 AM6h10Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)5:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$341One-way0 transfers
- NX508 · NX04011:10 AM9h40Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)8:50 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road$391One-way1 transfer
- NX112 · NX5099:50 AM6h35Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carmarthen to London:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to London costing on average $88.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carmarthen and London 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 London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Mid Wales Travel to go to London by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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