There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
6h 24m£83–175Drive 168.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Poolecar 168.8 mi
3h 35m£42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 34m£43–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus X6
7h 49m£68–110
Carmarthen to Poole by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Poole is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Poole. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Poole via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Poole is 227 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Poole without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Carmarthen to Poole, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Poole is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Poole via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Seldown Coach Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Filton Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Carmarthen to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Poole is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Carmarthen to Poole.
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