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How to get fromDover to Carmarthenby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5h 51m
    £132–246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    11h 3m
    £43–81

  3. Drive  285.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dover to Carmarthencar car 285.5 mi
    4h 49m
    £72–103

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    9h 14m
    £329–480

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain train London Paddington - Carmarthen
    6h 49m
    £132–242

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 36m
    £85–164

Dover to Carmarthen by train and subway

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Carmarthen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Rose and Crown via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 3m.

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