There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Looe 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 Plymouthtrain
7h 19m£111–229Bus
cheapest- 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 Plymouth Coach Stationbus
10h 43m£32–111Drive 228.9 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Looecar 228.9 mi
4h 1m£56–81Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 13m£114–229Bus via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus Uk910
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
12h 19m£32–49
Carmarthen to Looe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Looe is to bus via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Looe is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Fire Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Looe. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Liskeard via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Looe is 268 miles. The road distance is 230.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Looe without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Carmarthen to Looe, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Looe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Looe is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Looe, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Bridge via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Fire Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 10h 43m.
- 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
- £35–70
- 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 Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Liskeard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–160
- 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 Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- 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 Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- 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 Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Carmarthen to Looe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Looe is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Carmarthen to Looe.
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