There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Helston by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
8h 39m£118–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 508
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paradebus 805
11h 8m£45–85Drive 266.9 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Helstoncar 266.9 mi
4h 55m£68–98Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
9h 32m£124–230
Carmarthen to Helston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Helston is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Helston. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at The Parade via Swansea City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Helston. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Redruth via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Helston is 317 miles. The road distance is 268.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Helston without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 39m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 8h 39m 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 39m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 8m.
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 39m. 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 8m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 Bristol Temple Meads 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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