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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhyl is to bus via Lampeter which costs £22 - £35 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhyl is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Broad Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Rhyl via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Rhyl?

The distance between Carmarthen and Rhyl is 256 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Rhyl without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Carmarthen to Rhyl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Rhyl bus from?

Carmarthen to Rhyl bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Rhyl train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Rhyl?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Rhyl is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Rhyl bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Rhyl bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Carmarthen to Rhyl train arrive?

Carmarthen to Rhyl train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Rhyl?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Rhyl is 129 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Carmarthen to Rhyl.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Rhyl?

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Where can I stay near Rhyl?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Rhyltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 17m
£86–139
Bus via Lampeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
8h 59m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
8h 23m
Drive 128.4 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Rhylcar 128.4 mi
3h 26m
£32–47
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhyltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 22m
£86–158

Carmarthen to Rhyl by train

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Distance: 254.3 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Rhyl, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Rhyl via Shrewsbury in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Rhyl via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction in around 8h 23m.

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