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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 37m
    £118–204

  2. Drive 206.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Lancastercar car 206.9 mi
    4h 4m
    £50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    10h 10m
    £63–152

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    6h 45m
    £111–205

Carmarthen to Lancaster by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Lancaster via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 10m.

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