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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 4m
    £84–158
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus bus 112
    10h
    £50–85
  3. Drive  200.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Carmarthencar car 200.8 mi
    4h 10m
    £50–72
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 27m
    £96–169

Blackpool to Carmarthen by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Blackpool North to Carmarthen via Preston and Crewe in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h.

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