There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 19m£86–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
10h 20m£45–77Drive 194.3 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Carmarthencar 194.3 mi
3h 57m£48–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 36m£84–146
Burnley to Carmarthen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Carmarthen via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Burnley and Carmarthen is 290 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Burnley to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Burnley to Carmarthen bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Carmarthen is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Carmarthen via Preston and Crewe in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rose and Crown via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Burnley to Carmarthen bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Carmarthen is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Burnley to Carmarthen.
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