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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 52m
    £72–136

  2. Bus via Lampeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 54m
    £16–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 12m

  4. Drive  114.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Ruthincar car 114.4 mi
    2h 54m
    £29–41

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Feathers Innbus bus T8
    7h 7m

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  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Pen-y-maes via Cardiff Central, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 6 in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Feathers Inn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, and Corwen Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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