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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Welshpool?

The distance between Carmarthen and Welshpool is 107 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Welshpool bus from?

Carmarthen to Welshpool bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Welshpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Welshpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carmarthen to Welshpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Welshpool is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Carmarthen to Welshpool.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carmarthen to Welshpool?

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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

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Carmarthen to Welshpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
4h 35m
Drive 92.6 mi
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1. Drive from Carmarthen to Welshpoolcar 92.6 mi
1h 57m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 36m
£78–153
Bus via Builth Wells
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Groebus X14
2. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
4h 47m
Bus, train
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 / ...
3. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain
4h 53m
£30–51

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Distance: 106 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Welshpool via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 36m.

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