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How to get fromCarmarthen to Helstonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Helston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain train
    8h 38m
    £118–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paradebus bus 805
    11h 7m
    £50–85

  3. Drive  266.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Helstoncar car 266.9 mi
    4h 55m
    £68–97

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    9h 32m
    £124–230

Carmarthen to Helston by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Helston, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Tyre Centre via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to The Parade via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 7m.

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