There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Macclesfield by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Macclesfieldtrain
6h 24m£101–178Drive 161.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Macclesfieldcar 161.2 mi
3h 34m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 49m£49–81Train, line 38 bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus 38
6h 30m£75–117
Carmarthen to Macclesfield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Macclesfield is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Stockport Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Macclesfield via Swansea and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Macclesfield is 259 miles. The road distance is 162.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Carmarthen to Macclesfield, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Macclesfield is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Macclesfield, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Macclesfield via Swansea and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Macclesfield via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Stockport Interchange, and Stockport in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Macclesfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Macclesfield is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Carmarthen to Macclesfield.
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