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How to get fromCarmarthen to Barmouthby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Barmouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Barmouthtrain train Machynlleth - Pwllheli / ...
    4h 53m

  2. Bus, train via Lampeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Barmouthtrain train
    5h 37m
    £20–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    8h 32m
    £105–201

  4. Drive 86.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Barmouthcar car 86.9 mi
    2h 21m
    £22–31

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    5h 23m

Carmarthen to Barmouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Barmouth via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Church to Last Inn via The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 5h 23m.

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