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How to get fromCarmarthen to Canterburyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 2m
    £135–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    9h 14m
    £55–133

  3. Drive 273.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Canterburycar car 273.3 mi
    4h 39m
    £67–96

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to London Paddingtontrain train Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    6h 34m
    £136–271

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    9h 22m
    £76–139

Carmarthen to Canterbury by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Canterbury West via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 14m.

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