There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Helston by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
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 Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
8h 25m£132–269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
10h 51m£39–91Drive 266.9 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Helstoncar 266.9 mi
4h 55m£65–94Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
9h 5m£134–269
Carmarthen to Helston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Helston is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Helston. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Tyre Centre via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Helston. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Redruth via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Helston is 317 miles. The road distance is 268.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Helston without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 25m and costs £130 - £270.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Carmarthen to Helston, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Helston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Helston is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 25m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Helston, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Tyre Centre via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Tyre Centre via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 10h 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Carmarthen to Helston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Helston is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Carmarthen to Helston.
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