What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Harlech?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Harlech is to bus which costs £14 - £17 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Harlech?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Harlech is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Harlech?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Harlech. However, there are services departing from St Peters Church and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd Ffestiniog station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Harlech?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Harlech?

The distance between Carmarthen and Harlech is 98 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Harlech without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Harlech without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Harlech?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Carmarthen to Harlech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Harlech bus from?

Carmarthen to Harlech bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from St Peters Church station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Harlech train from?

Carmarthen to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Harlech?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Harlech is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs £14 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Harlech bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Harlech bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Harlech train arrive?

Carmarthen to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Harlech?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Harlech is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Carmarthen to Harlech.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Harlech?

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Carmarthen to Harlech - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Harlech by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Harlechtrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
5h 22m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
6h 25m
£14–17
Bus, train via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Harlechtrain
6h 7m
£21–32
Drive 97.6 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Harlechcar 97.6 mi
2h 43m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
8h 41m
£94–153

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Distance: 97 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Harlech, Wales?

You can take a bus from St Peters Church to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 8h 41m.

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