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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Council Offices via Llandovery Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Brecon and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Carmarthen via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Brecon to Carmarthen?

The distance between Brecon and Carmarthen is 76 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Carmarthen without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Brecon to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Carmarthen bus from?

Brecon to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Williams Coaches, depart from Free Street station.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Carmarthen train from?

Brecon to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Brecon to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Brecon to Carmarthen is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Brecon to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Brecon to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Williams Coaches, arrive at Llandovery Car Park station.

Where does the Brecon to Carmarthen train arrive?

Brecon to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Carmarthen is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Brecon to Carmarthen.

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 727+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

Brecon to Carmarthen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brecon to Carmarthen by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Neath stationbus T6
2. Take the train from Neath to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2h 55m
Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brecon to Carmarthencar 47.7 mi
1h 2m
£12–17
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
4h 21m
£40–86
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brecon to Carmarthentaxi 47.7 mi
1h 2m
£100–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Llandovery Car Parkbus X80
2. Take the bus from Llandovery Car Park to Council Officesbus 280 / ...
3h 3m

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Distance: 75.2 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a bus from Free Street to Carmarthen via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Merthyr Tydfil, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Council Offices via Llandovery Car Park in around 3h 3m.

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