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

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There are 5 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain train
    8h 30m
    £129–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paradebus bus 805
    10h 41m
    £54–153

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus bus Uk049
    10h 7m
    £70–114

  4. Drive  266.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Helstoncar car 266.9 mi
    4h 55m
    £67–96

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    9h 7m
    £133–254

Carmarthen to Helston by train and bus

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to The Parade via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station in around 10h 41m.

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