What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via County Hall and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Carmarthen via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Carmarthen?

The distance between Barnstaple and Carmarthen is 231 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Carmarthen bus from?

Barnstaple to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Carmarthen train from?

Barnstaple to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Carmarthen is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Carmarthen train arrive?

Barnstaple to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Carmarthen is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Barnstaple to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Carmarthen?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
6h 9m
£87–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
7h 50m
£29–51
Drive 185.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Carmarthencar 185.3 mi
3h 16m
£46–67
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 48m
£88–179

Barnstaple to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 229.9 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rose and Crown via County Hall and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 50m.

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