There are 3 ways to get from Carmarthen to Preston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadillytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 17m£93–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 35m£47–81Drive 185.6 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Prestoncar 185.6 mi
3h 42m£47–67
Carmarthen to Preston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Preston is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Preston. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Preston is 278 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Preston without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Carmarthen to Preston, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Preston is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Preston, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Carmarthen to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Preston is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Carmarthen to Preston.
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