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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Northampton is to bus via Swansea which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Coach Park via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Northampton via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Northampton?

The distance between Carmarthen and Northampton is 235 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Northampton without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 3m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Carmarthen to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Northampton?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Northampton is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 3m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h.

Where does the Carmarthen to Northampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carmarthen to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Northampton is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Carmarthen to Northampton.

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

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Train via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
6h 3m
£102–195
Bus via Swansea
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn21
10h 19m
£29–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
8h
£43–103
Drive 177.2 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Northamptoncar 177.2 mi
3h 54m
£43–63
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
6h 34m
£87–184

Carmarthen to Northampton by train

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Coach Park via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.

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