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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    5h 18m
    £75–120

  2. Drive  133.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Chestercar car 133.6 mi
    2h 46m
    £34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    7h 38m

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 46m
    £71–137

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain train
    6h 15m
    £46–71

Carmarthen to Chester by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Pepper Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 7h 38m.

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