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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Southampton

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 9m
    £102–207

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G30
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus G23
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    9h 24m
    £26–47

  3. Drive  162.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Carmarthencar car 162.7 mi
    3h 31m
    £41–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 14m
    £77–153

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 20m
    £73–153

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highgrove Streetbus bus 376
    3. Take the train from Stapleton Road to Carmarthentrain train
    9h 58m
    £45–73

Dorset to Carmarthen by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Carmarthen via Moreton (Dorset), Southampton Central, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Rose and Crown via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 24m.

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