There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Abertillery 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- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cwmbrantrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
3h 51m£36–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 508
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Market Square 19 to High Streetbus X15
5h 11m£17–27Drive 69.1 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Abertillerycar 69.1 mi
1h 13m£18–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the bus from Market Square 19 to High Streetbus X15
4h 17m£37–76
Carmarthen to Abertillery by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Abertillery is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Abertillery is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Abertillery. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at High Street via Swansea City Bus Station and Market Square 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Abertillery. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Cwmbran via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Abertillery is 109 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Abertillery without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Carmarthen to Abertillery, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Abertillery bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Abertillery train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Abertillery is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Abertillery, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Cwmbran every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to High Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 19 in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Market Square 19 to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Market Square 19 to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Abertillery bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Carmarthen to Abertillery train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Abertillery is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Carmarthen to Abertillery.
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