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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Swansea is to bus and line 111 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Swansea is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Swansea. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Swansea?

The distance between Carmarthen and Swansea is 32 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £12 - £27.

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

The train from Carmarthen to Swansea takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Swansea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Swansea?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Swansea is to train which takes 49 min and costs £12 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £13 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Carmarthen to Swansea bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Carmarthen to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Swansea is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Carmarthen to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Swansea?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
49 min
£12–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
50 min
£5–13
Drive 26.7 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Swanseacar 26.7 mi
34 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carmarthen to Swanseataxi 26.7 mi
34 min
£60–80
Bus, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus X11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Kingswaybus 111
2h 30m
£6

Carmarthen to Swansea by train

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Distance: 31.5 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 49 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B 4 times a day. Tickets cost £5–13 and the journey takes 50 min.

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