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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Aberfan is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Aberfan is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Llandovery Car Park, Brecon Interchange 1 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Aberfan?

The distance between Carmarthen and Aberfan is 97 miles. The road distance is 58.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Aberfan without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Carmarthen to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Aberfan bus from?

Carmarthen to Aberfan bus services, operated by Morris Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Aberfan train from?

Carmarthen to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Aberfan?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Aberfan is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Aberfan bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Aberfan bus services, operated by Morris Travel, arrive at Llandovery Car Park station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Aberfan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Aberfan is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Carmarthen to Aberfan.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Aberfan?

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Carmarthen to Aberfan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 404 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Aberfan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 3m
£38–78
Drive 58.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Aberfancar 58.5 mi
1h 6m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Llandovery Car Parkbus 280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Llandovery Car Park to Brecon Interchange 5bus X80
4h 40m
Train, line 404 bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Hill to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 404
4h 43m
£34–64

Carmarthen to Aberfan by train

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Distance: 96.1 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Capel Smyrna via Llandovery Car Park, Brecon Interchange 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12 in around 4h 40m.

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