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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Shropshire is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Shropshire is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Compasses Inn via Groe and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Shrewsbury via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Shropshire?

The distance between Carmarthen and Shropshire is 187 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Carmarthen to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Shropshire bus from?

Carmarthen to Shropshire bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Shropshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Shropshire is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Shropshire bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Shropshire bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Shropshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Shropshire is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Carmarthen to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 945+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Carmarthen to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 27m
£75–125
Drive 104.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Shropshirecar 104.9 mi
2h 15m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Groebus X14
2. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Compasses Innbus X48
5h 19m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 34m
£71–140

Carmarthen to Shropshire by train and bus

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Distance: 186.4 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Compasses Inn via Groe and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 in around 5h 19m.

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