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Compare train and bus for Tenby to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tenby to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Tenby to Carmarthen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tenby to Carmarthen:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tenby to Carmarthen costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $10 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1 (-€1). The journey takes 45m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Tenby to Carmarthen
How to get from Tenby to Carmarthen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tenby to Carmarthen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX50810:20 AM 0h45 Tenby, Upper Park Rd 11:05 AM Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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NX50810:20 AM 0h45 Tenby, Upper Park Rd 11:05 AM Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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NX50810:20 AM 0h45 Tenby, Upper Park Rd 11:05 AM Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G391959:36 AM 0h45 Tenby station (TEN) 10:21 AM Carmarthen station (CMN) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
G392191:37 PM 0h46 Tenby station (TEN) 2:23 PM Carmarthen station (CMN) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
G3920611:40 AM 0h45 Tenby station (TEN) 12:25 PM Carmarthen station (CMN) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX1129:00 AM 0h47 Tenby, Upper Park Rd 9:47 AM Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tenby to Carmarthen:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tenby to Carmarthen costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tenby and Carmarthen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tenby station (TEN) and arrive in Carmarthen station (CMN).
- Buses mostly depart from Tenby, Upper Park Rd and arrive in Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Carmarthen by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Carmarthen by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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