There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Boston by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
8h 27m£120–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B5 / ...
13h 12m£45–78Drive 226 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Bostoncar 226 mi
4h 58m£56–81Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
9h 9m£110–195
Carmarthen to Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Boston is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Central Bus Station and Interchange Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Boston. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Boston via Newport (S Wales) and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Boston is 300 miles. The road distance is 227.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Boston without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Carmarthen to Boston, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Boston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Boston is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Boston via Newport (S Wales) and Nottingham in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Interchange Shelter in around 13h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- PC Coaches
Bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- PC Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Boston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Boston is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Carmarthen to Boston.
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