There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 17m£84–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
5h 43m£41–96Drive 171.7 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Basingstokecar 171.7 mi
3h 8m£42–61Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
5h 23m£84–158Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
5h 42m£85–181
Carmarthen to Basingstoke by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at St Marys Butts via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Basingstoke via Swansea and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Basingstoke is 202 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £80 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Basingstoke, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Basingstoke via Swansea and Reading in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Carmarthen to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Basingstoke is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Carmarthen to Basingstoke.
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