There are 5 ways to get from Banbury to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
4h 45m£100–199Drive 155.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Banbury to Carmarthencar 155.7 mi
3h 8m£38–55Train, bus via Reading
- Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
6h 43m£55–124Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain
6h 58m£94–177Train, bus
- Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
7h 2m£49–118
Banbury to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Banbury to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Banbury and Carmarthen is 237 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.
The best way to get from Banbury to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Banbury to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Banbury to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Carmarthen is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Banbury to Carmarthen.
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What companies run services between Banbury, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Banbury to Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Banbury to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Banbury to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Banbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Banbury to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Banbury to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Hereford to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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