There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Portishead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Severn Tunnel Junctiontrain Milford Haven - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 36m£133–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
4h 41m£15–32Drive 100.6 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Portisheadcar 100.6 mi
1h 49m£25–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from The Centre to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
4h 1m£42–94
Carmarthen to Portishead by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Portishead is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Portishead is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Combe Road via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Severn Tunnel Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Portishead is 122 miles. The road distance is 101.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £130 - £190.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Carmarthen to Portishead, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Portishead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Portishead is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Portishead, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Severn Tunnel Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Combe Road via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Severn Tunnel Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Carmarthen to Portishead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Severn Tunnel Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Portishead is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Carmarthen to Portishead.
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