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How to get fromCork to Carmarthenby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Carmarthen by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Carmarthentrain train
    12h 1m
    £109–264

  2. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Wexford Stnbus bus 340
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthentrain train
    12h 14m
    £66–106

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    14h 39m

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 25m
    £104–274

  5. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard #2

    1. Take the bus from Jameson Distillery to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthentrain train
    12h 30m
    £80–117

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 30m
    £170–501

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Carmarthentrain train
    10h 16m
    £103–285

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 50m
    £103–329

  9. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain train
    10h 2m
    £110–339

  10. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    9h 30m
    £137–396

Cork to Carmarthen by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carmarthen, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Carmarthen. However, you can take the bus to SETU Cork Road, take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Pembroke Dock, walk to Pembroke Dock, then take the train to Carmarthen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Carmarthen station via Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead Port in around 14h 39m.

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