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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Manchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Manchester?

The distance between Carmarthen and Manchester is 247 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £95 - £170.

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

The train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly takes 5h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Manchester bus from?

Carmarthen to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Manchester?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Manchester bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Manchester train arrive?

Carmarthen to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Manchester is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Carmarthen to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carmarthen to Manchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 12m
£95–170
Drive 174.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Manchestercar 174.8 mi
3h 31m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 43m
£52–129
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 54m
£96–183

Carmarthen to Manchester by train

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Distance: 245.5 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £95–170 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 43m.

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