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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Taunton is to bus which costs £23 - £75 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Taunton is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at County Hall via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Taunton?

The distance between Carmarthen and Taunton is 160 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Carmarthen to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Taunton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Taunton?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Taunton is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £75 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carmarthen to Taunton train arrive?

Carmarthen to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Taunton is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Carmarthen to Taunton.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmarthen to Taunton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3h 53m
£66–140
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
6h 42m
£23–74
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Tauntoncar 138.1 mi
2h 26m
£34–49

Carmarthen to Taunton by train

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Distance: 159.2 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to County Hall via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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