There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 6m£82–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 508
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
10h 19m£44–70Drive 205.8 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Launcestoncar 205.8 mi
3h 48m£52–75Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 33m£84–164
Carmarthen to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Launceston is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Westgate Street via Sophia Gardens, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Okehampton via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Launceston is 235 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Carmarthen to Launceston, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Launceston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Launceston is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Kensey Valley Meadow via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Westgate Street via Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 10h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Carmarthen to Launceston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Launceston is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Carmarthen to Launceston.
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