There are 4 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 23m£98–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
10h 28m£31–51Drive 228.9 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Looecar 228.9 mi
4h 1m£57–83Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
8h 13m£104–201
Carmarthen to Looe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Looe is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 28m.
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 Sophia Gardens, Public Transport Interchange and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
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 23m.
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 23m and costs £95 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 23m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 28m.
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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Fire Station via Sophia Gardens, Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 10h 28m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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 Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
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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