There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 13m£73–118Bus, line 2 bus, line 5 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus x76
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bridge End Hotelbus 5 / ...
8h 44m£19–31Drive 120.3 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Llangollencar 120.3 mi
2h 33m£30–44Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 35m£72–136
Carmarthen to Llangollen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen is to bus and line 2 bus and line 5 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from St Peters Church and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Welshpool Bus Station Stand B, Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Wrexham General via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Llangollen is 226 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Llangollen bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from St Peters Church station.
Carmarthen to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus and line 5 bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Parade Street 2 via Shrewsbury, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Church to Bridge End Hotel via The Black Lion, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Welshpool Bus Station Stand B, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Llangollen bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Carmarthen to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Llangollen is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Carmarthen to Llangollen.
There are 763+ hotels available in Llangollen.





