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How to get fromDublin to Carmarthenby train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Carmarthen by train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Fishguard

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthentrain train
    9h 27m
    £47–85

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Carmarthencar car
    10h 4m
    £63–349

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upr to Wexford Stnbus bus 740
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthentrain train
    10h 9m
    £59–103

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 14m
    £68–223

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Carmarthentrain train
    10h 23m
    £52–182

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 52m
    £49–241

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 47m
    £118–283

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 31m
    £114–269

Dublin to Carmarthen by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Carmarthen, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Carmarthen. However, you can take the train to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Carmarthen. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carmarthen via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 10h 4m.

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