The average bus between Cardiff and Carmarthen takes 2h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Carmarthen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 3:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 7:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Carmarthen station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Cardiff to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Carmarthen is 88.1 km. The road distance is 114 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown twice daily. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Mid Wales Travel also services this route twice daily.