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How to get fromCarmarthen to Ellesmere Portby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Ellesmere Port 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 / ...
    6h 24m
    £77–124

  2. Drive  139.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Ellesmere Portcar car 139.9 mi
    2h 58m
    £36–51

  3. 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
    7h 26m
    £48–75

  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 / ...
    6h 25m
    £77–151

  5. 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 / ...
    9h 20m

Carmarthen to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Shrewsbury, Chester, and Railway Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Railway Station in around 9h 20m.

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