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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Carmarthen:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carmarthen costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Carmarthen
How to get from London to Carmarthen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Carmarthen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX50812:00 PM5h45London, Victoria Coach Station5:45 PMCarmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX50812:00 PM5h45London, Victoria Coach Station5:45 PMCarmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C0122611:20 AM4h25London Paddington (PAD)3:45 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)$961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C500402:20 PM4h30London Paddington (PAD)6:50 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)$961One-way0 transfers
- C00840 · C33273 · C500401:20 PM5h30London Paddington (PAD)6:50 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)$961One-way2 transfers
- C01227+
G3844810:20 AM4h31London Paddington (PAD)2:51 PMCarmarthen station (CMN)$971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Carmarthen:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carmarthen costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Carmarthen by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Carmarthen by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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