There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Pencader by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
3h 40m£50–101Drive 114 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Pencadercar 114 mi
2h 13m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Pencader War Memorialbus T1c
4h 59mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
3h 49m£48–105Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 30m£42–89
Bristol to Pencader by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Pencader is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Pencader is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Pencader. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pencader War Memorial via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Pencader. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Carmarthen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Bristol and Pencader is 127 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Pencader without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Bristol to Pencader, including transfers.
Bristol to Pencader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Pencader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Pencader is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Pencader, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pencader War Memorial via Sarn Odeon in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Pencader War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Pencader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Bristol to Pencader train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Pencader is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Bristol to Pencader.
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