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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Swanage is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Mowlem Court via Sophia Gardens and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Swanage?

The distance between Carmarthen and Swanage is 236 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 7h 57m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Carmarthen to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Swanage bus from?

Carmarthen to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Swanage bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Swanage is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Carmarthen to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2081+ hotels available in Swanage.

Carmarthen to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
2. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
7h 57m
£80–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
9h 36m
£42–67
Drive 178.6 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Swanagecar 178.6 mi
3h 49m
£44–64
Train, line 50 bus via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
8h 5m
£84–172

Carmarthen to Swanage by train and bus

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.7 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Mowlem Court via Sophia Gardens and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 36m.

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