There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 22m£90–190Drive 205.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Launcestoncar 205.8 mi
3h 49m£51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
10h 27mTrain
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 50m£87–172
Carmarthen to Launceston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Launceston is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 49m 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 Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Okehampton via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
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 via Bristol which takes 7h 22m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 via Bristol which takes 7h 22m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Kensey Valley Meadow via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Westgate Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 10h 27m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- dartline.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Tenby House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dartline.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Carmarthen to Launceston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Launceston is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Carmarthen to Launceston.
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