What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Carmarthen via Stowmarket, Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Carmarthen is 322 miles. The road distance is 254.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £140 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen?

Book your Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 719+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromBury St Edmunds to Carmarthen

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 3m
£145–282
Drive 253.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthencar 253.1 mi
4h 54m
£61–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus 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 / ...
11h 5m
£63–152
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
4. Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain
10h 11m
£152–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
11h 17m
£62–121

Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen by train

149Weekly Trains

7h 3mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen.

Launch map view

Distance: 320.3 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Carmarthen via Stowmarket, Stratford, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rose and Crown via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 11h 5m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.