There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 37m£117–201Bus via Lampeter
cheapest- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
9h 22m£18–23Drive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Holyheadcar 145.5 mi
3h 35m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
9h 33m
Carmarthen to Holyhead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead is to bus via Lampeter which costs £18 - £23 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from St Peters Church and arriving at Holyhead Clock via The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Holyhead via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Holyhead is 310 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Holyhead bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Black Lion station.
Carmarthen to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Holyhead is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Lampeter, which costs £18 - £23 and takes 9h 22m.
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 St Peters Church to Holyhead Clock via The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Bangor Bus Station Stand C in around 9h 22m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Holyhead bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Carmarthen to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Holyhead is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Carmarthen to Holyhead.
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