There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Exeter 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 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 Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 24m£68–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
6h 20m£29–49Drive 168.3 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Exetercar 168.3 mi
2h 57m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 21m£71–142
Carmarthen to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Exeter is 191 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Carmarthen to Exeter, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Carmarthen to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Exeter is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Carmarthen to Exeter.
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