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How to get fromBarnstaple to Carmarthenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 8m
    £87–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    8h 1m
    £26–51

  3. Drive  185.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Carmarthencar car 185.3 mi
    3h 16m
    £46–67

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 48m
    £88–179

Barnstaple to Carmarthen by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Carmarthen via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rose and Crown via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 8h 1m.

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