There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthenshire to Bristol by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 43m£48–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
5h 3m£18–56Drive 98.3 mi
- Drive from Carmarthenshire to Bristolcar 98.3 mi
1h 48m£24–35Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 1m£48–83Bus via Cardiff
- Take the bus from Cross Hands Library to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
5h 22m
Carmarthenshire to Bristol by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthenshire to Bristol is to bus which costs £18 - £60 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthenshire to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthenshire to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Pontypwll and arriving at Bus Station via Rose and Crown and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthenshire to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Carmarthenshire and Bristol is 122 miles. The road distance is 98.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthenshire to Bristol without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Carmarthenshire to Bristol, including transfers.
Carmarthenshire to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthenshire to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthenshire to Bristol is to train via Cardiff which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Carmarthenshire, Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a bus from Pontypwll to Bristol Temple Meads via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5, Carmarthen, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontypwll to Bus Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5, Rose and Crown, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- 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
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Cross Hands Library to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthenshire to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Carmarthenshire to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthenshire to Bristol is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Carmarthenshire to Bristol.
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