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How to get fromCambridge to Carmarthenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Carmarthen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5h 38m
    £126–254

  2. Drive 226.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cambridge to Carmarthencar car 226.3 mi
    4h 33m
    £55–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 50m
    £60–118

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    13h 13m
    £96–452

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 44m
    £143–244

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    9h 5m
    £56–136

Cambridge to Carmarthen by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Carmarthen via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Rose and Crown via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 5m.

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