There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train via Taunton
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain
6h 31m£84–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
8h 54m£32–56Drive 188.7 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Torquaycar 188.7 mi
3h 17m£47–68Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 33m£81–167
Carmarthen to Torquay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Torquay is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Cary Parade via Sophia Gardens, Bus Station and John Nash Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Newton Abbot via Cardiff Central and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Torquay is 220 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Torquay without a car is to train via Taunton which takes 6h 31m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Carmarthen to Torquay, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Torquay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Torquay is to train via Taunton which takes 6h 31m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Cary Parade via Cardiff Central, Taunton, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Cary Parade via Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 8h 54m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carmarthen to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Carmarthen to Torquay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Torquay is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Carmarthen to Torquay.
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