There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
3h 22m£47–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Sophia Gardensbus 825
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
5h 15m£24–39Drive 117.9 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Carmarthencar 117.9 mi
2h 13m£30–43
Cheltenham to Carmarthen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Rose and Crown via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Carmarthen via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Carmarthen is 140 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cheltenham to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Carmarthen is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Carmarthen via Cardiff Central in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Rose and Crown via Sophia Gardens in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Cheltenham to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Carmarthen is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cheltenham to Carmarthen.
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