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How to get fromDerby to Carmarthenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4h 55m
    £95–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    9h 56m
    £37–68

  3. Drive  165.1 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Carmarthencar car 165.1 mi
    3h 34m
    £42–60

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 46m
    £93–152

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 52m
    £74–141

Derby to Carmarthen by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Derby to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rose and Crown via St Margaret's Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 56m.

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