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

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There are 10 ways to get from Durham to Carmarthen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 32m
    £167–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus bus 112
    11h 50m
    £58–103

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    11h 24m

  4. Drive  286.2 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Carmarthencar car 286.2 mi
    5h 42m
    £72–104

  5. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 40m
    £75–191

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    8h 50m
    £121–198

  7. Fly Newcastle to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NCL - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 49m
    £108–459

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 19m
    £127–304

  9. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 53m
    £149–453

  10. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MME - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    9h 36m
    £163–782

Durham to Carmarthen by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Rose and Crown via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 50m.

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