There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h£145–286Drive 226.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Carmarthencar 226.5 mi
4h 59m£56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
12h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
8h 29m£144–242Train #2
- Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain
9h 19m£127–227
Boston to Carmarthen by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Rose and Crown via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Carmarthen via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Boston and Carmarthen is 365 miles. The road distance is 227.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Carmarthen without a car is to train via London which takes 7h and costs £140 - £290.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Boston to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Boston to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Brylaine Travel, depart from Interchange Shelter station.
Boston to Carmarthen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Carmarthen is to train via London which takes 7h and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 32m.
What companies run services between Boston, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Boston to Carmarthen via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Rose and Crown via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 32m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Boston to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Boston to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Boston to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- 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 Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- 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 Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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
- 01205 364087
- Website
- brylaine.co.uk
Bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.brylaine.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- pccoaches.co.uk
Bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Brylaine Travel, arrive at Central Bus Station.
Boston to Carmarthen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Carmarthen is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Boston to Carmarthen.
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