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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 Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    7h 39m
    £121–226

  2. Drive 145.5 mi

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

  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. Bus via Lampeter

    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 23m

Carmarthen to Holyhead by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Holyhead via Cardiff Central in around 7h 39m. 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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