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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Tywyn is to bus via Lampeter which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Tywyn is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Tywyn station. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Tywyn via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Tywyn?

The distance between Carmarthen and Tywyn is 75 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Tywyn without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Carmarthen to Tywyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Tywyn bus from?

Carmarthen to Tywyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Tywyn train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Tywyn?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Tywyn is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Tywyn bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Tywyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Carmarthen to Tywyn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Tywyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Tywyn is 75 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Carmarthen to Tywyn.

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

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Where can I stay near Tywyn?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4h 20m
Bus via Lampeter #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
5h 10m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 59m
£100–194
Drive 74.7 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Tywyncar 74.7 mi
2h 17m
£19–27
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Machynlleth Town Clockbus T2 / ...
4h 58m

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Tywyn via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 59m.

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