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How to get fromCarmarthen to Welshpoolby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    4h 13m
  2. Drive  92.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Welshpoolcar car 92.6 mi
    1h 57m
    £24–34
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    5h 14m
    £67–108
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    4h 30m
  5. Bus, train via Lampeter

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain train
    5h 2m
    £26–41

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 30m.

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