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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Carmarthen?

The distance between Bournemouth and Carmarthen is 262 miles. The road distance is 174.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 24m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Bournemouth to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Carmarthen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Carmarthen train from?

Bournemouth to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Carmarthen is to train via Reading which takes 5h 24m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Carmarthen train arrive?

Bournemouth to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Carmarthen is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Bournemouth to Carmarthen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Carmarthen?

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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Bournemouth to Carmarthen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 24m
£123–224
Drive 173.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Carmarthencar 173.5 mi
3h 43m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
8h 40m
£53–140
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 18m
£92–191

Bournemouth to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 260.9 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Rose and Crown via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 8h 40m.

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