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

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    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
    5h 38m
    £101–210

  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 Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    8h 17m
    £29–108

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    6h 44m
    £62–102

  4. Drive 211.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Plymouthcar car 211.2 mi
    3h 39m
    £51–74

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    6h 22m
    £106–205

Carmarthen to Plymouth by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Plymouth Coach Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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