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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 $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Carmarthen to London
Compare the available ways to get from Carmarthen to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carmarthen to London:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to London costing on average $99.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
The journey is about 2m faster (4h 3m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly $21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($99 vs $119). 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.
- NX508
11:10 AM 6h15 Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX508
11:10 AM 6h15 Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W35188+
G3920612:30 PM 3h39 Carmarthen station (CMN) 4:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) $98 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W35437
6:20 PM 3h49 Carmarthen station (CMN) 10:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) $54 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15050
4:19 PM 3h55 Carmarthen station (CMN) 8:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) $85 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35434
11:27 AM 3h45 Carmarthen station (CMN) 3:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX508
11:10 AM 6h40 Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX112 · NX507
9:50 AM 6h05 Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) 3:55 PM London, Earl's Court $33 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX112 · NX507
9:50 AM 6h30 Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carmarthen to London:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to London costing on average $99.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 19 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 National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales to go to London by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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