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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Barnstaple?

The distance between Carmarthen and Barnstaple is 230 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Carmarthen to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Barnstaple bus from?

Carmarthen to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Barnstaple is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Carmarthen to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Barnstaple is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Carmarthen to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 15m
£84–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 11m
£26–51
Drive 186 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Barnstaplecar 186 mi
3h 16m
£47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 11m
£87–178

Carmarthen to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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