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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 - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    6h 17m
    £93–156

  2. Drive 139.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Ellesmere Portcar car 139.9 mi
    2h 58m
    £35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Groebus bus X14
    2. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus x76
    9h 4m

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 36m
    £92–180

  5. Bus via Aberystwyth

    1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    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 19m

Carmarthen to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Groe, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Railway Station in around 9h 4m.

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