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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carmarthen to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Southampton

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    7h 13m
    £116–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    10h 11m
    £23–67

  3. Drive 163.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Dorsetcar car 163.4 mi
    3h 31m
    £40–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    7h 50m
    £81–152

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    8h 6m
    £81–175

  6. Train #3

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    8h 29m
    £86–175

Carmarthen to Dorset by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Dorset via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 10h 11m.

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