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How to get fromCarmarthen to Galwayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Carmarthen to Galway by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Rosslare Harbour

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    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    13h 6m
    €75–126

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    16h 12m
    €100–266

  3. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 36m
    €98–278

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    15h 41m
    €187–338

  5. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 5m
    €76–307

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 31m
    €145–337

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 31m
    €107–312

  8. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    5. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 58m
    €153–421

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    12h 20m
    €147–422

Carmarthen to Galway by train, foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 6m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carmarthen to Galway. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the train to Tara Street, walk to Abbey St., take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Galway Ceannt via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Stn, and Limerick Colbert in around 16h 12m.

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