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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Newtown is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Newtown is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Park Street via Groe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Newtown?

The distance between Carmarthen and Newtown is 86 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Newtown without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Carmarthen to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Newtown bus from?

Carmarthen to Newtown bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Newtown train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Newtown?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Newtown is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Newtown bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Newtown bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Newtown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Newtown is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Carmarthen to Newtown.

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

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Where can I stay near Newtown?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Groebus X14
2. Take the bus from Groe to Park Streetbus T4
3h 37m
Drive 79 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Newtowncar 79 mi
1h 42m
£20–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Llandrindodtrain Carmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Park Streetbus T4
3h 58m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Newtown (Powys)train
4h 41m
£25–41
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train
5h 51m
£84–156

Carmarthen to Newtown by bus and train

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Park Street via Groe in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Newtown (Powys) via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 51m.

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