There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 49m£132–246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus 508
11h 2m£42–75Drive 285.5 mi
- Drive from Dover to Carmarthencar 285.5 mi
4h 49m£71–103Train
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
6h 49m£132–242Train, bus
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
8h 36m£85–164
Dover to Carmarthen by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Rose and Crown via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Carmarthen via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Dover and Carmarthen is 303 miles. The road distance is 287.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 49m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Dover to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Dover to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Carmarthen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
The best way to get from Dover to Carmarthen is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 49m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 2m.
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 49m. 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 2m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dover to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dover to Carmarthen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Carmarthen is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Dover to Carmarthen.
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