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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 37m
    £123–215

  2. Bus via Lampeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    11h 9m
    £18–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    8h 42m

  4. Drive  145.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Holyheadcar car 145.5 mi
    3h 35m
    £36–52

Carmarthen to Holyhead by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Holyhead via Shrewsbury in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Clock via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 8h 42m.

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