There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 12m£159–301Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
12h 46m£61–141Drive 247.8 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Skegnesscar 247.8 mi
5h 33m£61–87Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
9h 10m£156–259Train #2
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
9h 52m£141–248
Carmarthen to Skegness by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Skegness is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Skegness via Swansea, Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Skegness is 389 miles. The road distance is 249.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 12m and costs £150 - £310.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Carmarthen to Skegness, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Skegness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Skegness is to train via London which takes 8h 12m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Skegness via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Skegness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Skegness is 249 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Carmarthen to Skegness.
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