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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool is to bus which costs £12 - £16 and takes 4h 47m.

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 £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Berriew Street via Groe and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

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 Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Welshpool?

The distance between Carmarthen and Welshpool is 111 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 and train which takes 4h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 Celtic Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8.

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 train which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £16 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Welshpool bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Welshpool bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Welshpool train arrive?

Carmarthen to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury 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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Where can I stay near Welshpool?

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Carmarthen to Welshpool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carmarthen to Welshpool by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
4h 12m
Bus
cheapest
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
£12–15
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 14m
£69–110
Drive 92.6 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Welshpoolcar 92.6 mi
1h 57m
£24–34
Bus, train via Lampeter
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 58m
£27–41
Bus via Aberystwyth
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 bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
5h 17m
£15–21

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Distance: 110.1 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8 to Berriew Street via Groe and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 47m.

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