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

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

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  1. Train, line 50 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    7h 19m
    £95–172

  2. Drive 178.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Swanagecar car 178.6 mi
    3h 49m
    £44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    9h 40m

  4. Train, line 50 bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50
    7h 31m
    £95–195

Carmarthen to Swanage by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Mowlem Court via Sarn Odeon, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 40m.

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