There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Dover by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 15m£133–246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 508
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
10h 29m£48–79Drive 285.9 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Dovercar 285.9 mi
4h 50m£71–102Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to London Paddingtontrain Carmarthen - London Paddington
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
6h 40m£136–238Train, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Stapleton Roadtrain
- Take the bus from Bristol Uni of West England to London Victoriabus
- Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain
9h 43m£93–154
Carmarthen to Dover by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Dover is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Dover is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Dover. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Dover. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Dover Priory via Swansea, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Dover is 303 miles. The road distance is 287.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Dover without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 6h 15m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Carmarthen to Dover, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Dover train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Dover is to train via Swansea which takes 6h 15m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Dover, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Dover Priory via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 10h 29m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Stapleton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Uni of West England to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Carmarthen to Dover train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Dover is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Carmarthen to Dover.
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