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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Margam is to bus and line 111 bus which costs £9 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Margam is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Margam?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Margam. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Earl Road via Port Talbot Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Margam?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Margam. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Margam?

The distance between Carmarthen and Margam is 47 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Margam without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Carmarthen to Margam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Margam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Margam train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Margam?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Margam is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Margam bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Margam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station 9.

Where does the Carmarthen to Margam train arrive?

Carmarthen to Margam train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Margam?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Margam is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Carmarthen to Margam.

Where can I stay near Margam?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Margam.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 24m
£18–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 112 / ...
1h 39m
£9–13
Drive 35.3 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Margamcar 35.3 mi
40 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carmarthen to Margamtaxi 35.3 mi
40 min
£150–190
Bus, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus X11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Earl Roadbus X1
3h 32m
£9

Carmarthen to Margam by train and bus

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Distance: 46.3 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Margam, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Port Talbot Bus Station 9 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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