There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
8h 2m£117–243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
11h 7m£37–125Drive 232.7 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Cornwallcar 232.7 mi
4h 14m£57–82Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 38m£119–238
Carmarthen to Cornwall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Cornwall is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Roundabout via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Cornwall is 281 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Cornwall without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 2m and costs £110 - £250.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Carmarthen to Cornwall, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Cornwall is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 2m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Roundabout via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Carmarthen to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Cornwall is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Carmarthen to Cornwall.
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