There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Kettering by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
5h 33m£133–243Drive 182.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Ketteringcar 182.9 mi
3h 48m£46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 707
9h 4m£47–110Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
6h 44m£113–189Train #2
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
7h 13m£102–177
Carmarthen to Kettering by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Kettering is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Kettering is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Kettering via Swansea, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Kettering is 297 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Kettering without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 33m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Carmarthen to Kettering, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Kettering train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Kettering is to train via London which takes 5h 33m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Kettering, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Kettering via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Kettering train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Kettering is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Carmarthen to Kettering.
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