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

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

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    7h 56m
    £136–280

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 26m
    £39–148

  3. Drive 273.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Penzancecar car 273.4 mi
    4h 56m
    £67–96

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    8h 32m
    £141–275

Carmarthen to Penzance by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Penzance Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 26m.

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