What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at RAFA Club via Llandovery Car Park and Brecon Interchange 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfil is 101 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Morris Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Morris Travel, arrive at Llandovery Car Park station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil is 54 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

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Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 16m
£40–80
Drive 53.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfilcar 53.4 mi
57 min
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Llandovery Car Parkbus 280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Llandovery Car Park to Brecon Interchange 5bus X80
3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 1 to RAFA Clubbus T4
3h 58m
Train, bus, line 8 bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain
2. Take the bus from Alfred Street to Co-opbus X7
3. Take the bus from Co-op to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 8
4. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to RAFA Clubbus 172 / ...
5h 5m
£28–51

Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 100.6 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to RAFA Club via Llandovery Car Park and Brecon Interchange 1 in around 3h 58m.

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