What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen is to bus via Lampeter which costs £15 - £19 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Parade Street 1 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Llangollen?

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.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Llangollen?

The distance between Carmarthen and Llangollen is 226 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Llangollen without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Llangollen bus from?

Carmarthen to Llangollen bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Carmarthen station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Llangollen train from?

Carmarthen to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Llangollen bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Llangollen bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6.

Where does the Carmarthen to Llangollen train arrive?

Carmarthen to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Llangollen is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Carmarthen to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 764+ hotels available in Llangollen.

Carmarthen to Llangollen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Llangollen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 13m
£73–116
Bus via Lampeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Parade Street 1bus T3 / ...
7h 17m
£15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus 1
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Parade Street 1bus T3 / ...
6h 35m
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Llangollencar 120.3 mi
2h 33m
£30–43
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 37m
£72–135

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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 Carmarthen station to Parade Street 1 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 35m.

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