There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 31m£124–250Drive 232.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Carmarthencar 232.3 mi
4h 14m£57–82Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
8h 5m£118–243
Cornwall to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Carmarthen via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Cornwall and Carmarthen is 282 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Cornwall to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Cornwall to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Carmarthen is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cornwall to Carmarthen.
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What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Carmarthen via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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