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How to get fromCarmarthen to Northamptonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    6h
    £85–167

  2. Bus via Swansea

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Northampton Town Centrebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    10h 26m
    £29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus bus 707 / ...
    8h
    £35–60

  4. Drive  177.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Northamptoncar car 177.2 mi
    3h 55m
    £45–65

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    6h 31m
    £74–155

Carmarthen to Northampton by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Northampton via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Coach Park via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.

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