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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Square Interchange and arriving at Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Carmarthen via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Carmarthen?

The distance between Birkenhead and Carmarthen is 252 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Birkenhead to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Carmarthen bus from?

Birkenhead to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hamilton Square Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Carmarthen train from?

Birkenhead to Carmarthen train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Carmarthen is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Carmarthen train arrive?

Birkenhead to Carmarthen train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Carmarthen is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Birkenhead to Carmarthen.

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

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 10m
£81–147
Drive 149.2 mi
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1. Drive from Birkenhead to Carmarthencar 149.2 mi
3h 13m
£37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
8h 35m
£44–74
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 12m
£83–140

Birkenhead to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 250.2 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 35m.

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