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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Portbury is to bus which costs £17 - £60 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Portbury is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Portbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Portbury. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Gordano Services via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Portbury?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Portbury. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Severn Tunnel Junction via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Portbury?

The distance between Carmarthen and Portbury is 119 miles. The road distance is 98.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Portbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Carmarthen to Portbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Portbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Portbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Portbury?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Portbury is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Portbury bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Portbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Carmarthen to Portbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Portbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Portbury is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Carmarthen to Portbury.

Where can I stay near Portbury?

There are 2026+ hotels available in Portbury.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 55m
£94–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
4h 26m
£17–56
Drive 98 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Portburycar 98 mi
1h 46m
£24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
4h 6m
£41–83

Carmarthen to Portbury by bus

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Distance: 118.6 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Gordano Services via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station in around 4h 26m.

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