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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes and arriving at Rose and Crown via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Carmarthen via Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Braintree to Carmarthen?

The distance between Braintree and Carmarthen is 272 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 55m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Braintree to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Carmarthen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Braintree to Carmarthen train from?

Braintree to Carmarthen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Train or bus from Braintree to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Braintree to Carmarthen is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 55m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Braintree to Carmarthen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Braintree to Carmarthen train arrive?

Braintree to Carmarthen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Carmarthen is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Braintree to Carmarthen.

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

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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Braintree to Carmarthen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Braintree to Carmarthen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Swansea
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 55m
£123–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
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 / ...
9h 25m
£52–126
Drive 248.1 mi
1. Drive from Braintree to Carmarthencar 248.1 mi
5h 5m
£61–87
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
8h 57m
£94–256
Train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen / ...
5h 58m
£121–238
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
13h 25m
£86–434
Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
10h 55m
£321–750

Braintree to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 270.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Carmarthen via Stratford, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Rose and Crown via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 25m.

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