There are 3 ways to get from Carmarthen to Chorley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 5m£89–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 51m£45–75Drive 177.3 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Chorleycar 177.3 mi
3h 42m£45–64
Carmarthen to Chorley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Chorley is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Chorley is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Yarrow Gate via Birmingham Coach Station, St Peter's Square and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Chorley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Chorley is 270 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Chorley without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Carmarthen to Chorley, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Chorley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Chorley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Chorley is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Chorley, Lancashire, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Yarrow Gate via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Bolton Interchange in around 9h 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Chorley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Chorley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Chorley is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Carmarthen to Chorley.
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