How to travel from London to Carmarthen

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Compare train and bus for London to Carmarthen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $83.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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Bus

$94

Average price

$37

Average price

Cheapest

4h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 43m

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30m

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6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Carmarthen

How to get from London to Carmarthen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Carmarthen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX508
    12:00 PM5h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:45 PMCarmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX508
    12:00 PM5h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:45 PMCarmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP22630
    1:48 PM3h33
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:21 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)
    $991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP22626
    11:48 AM3h41
    London Paddington (PAD)
    3:29 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)
    $931One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22624+Transport for WalesL64722
    10:48 AM3h44
    London Paddington (PAD)
    2:32 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP22628+Transport for WalesL64726
    12:48 PM3h44
    London Paddington (PAD)
    4:32 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Carmarthen.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Carmarthen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Carmarthen is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Carmarthen:

A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carmarthen costing on average $83 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from London to Carmarthen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

The distance from London to Carmarthen is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Carmarthen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Carmarthen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Carmarthen:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Carmarthen station (CMN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Carmarthen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Carmarthen by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Carmarthen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Carmarthen with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Carmarthen often also extend their vacation to go to Cardiff, Swansea, Tenby, Bristol, Aberystwyth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Carmarthen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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