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How to get fromCarmarthen to Rugbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    5h 31m
    £80–152

  2. Bus, line 111 bus, line 85 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus bus 111
    3. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X1
    5. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Lawrence Sheriff Streetbus bus 85A / ...
    10h 41m
    £28–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    7h 12m
    £34–56

  4. Drive  161.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Rugbycar car 161.1 mi
    3h 28m
    £40–58

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    6h 1m
    £70–140

Carmarthen to Rugby by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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