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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at The Malls via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

The distance between Carmarthen and Basingstoke is 202 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Basingstoke bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Basingstoke train from?

Carmarthen to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Basingstoke is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Basingstoke train arrive?

Carmarthen to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Basingstoke is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Carmarthen to Basingstoke.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Readingtrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
3h 53m
£84–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to The Mallsbus Cp3
5h 55m
£27–46
Drive 171.7 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Basingstokecar 171.7 mi
3h 8m
£43–62
Train via Swansea
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Carmarthen - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 18m
£81–156
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
2. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
5h 36m
£75–132

Carmarthen to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 201 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Carmarthen to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to The Malls via Sophia Gardens in around 5h 55m.

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