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 Carmarthen - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 16m£83–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
6h 14m£43–99Drive 171.7 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Basingstokecar 171.7 mi
3h 8m£43–61Train 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 22m£81–155Train 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 39m£79–171
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 6h 14m.
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 Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 16m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 14m.
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 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
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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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