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

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Carmarthen by train, car, plane, or bus

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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. Drive  286.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Carmarthencar car 286.2 mi
    5h 42m
    £72–105

  3. 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 51m
    £75–191

  4. 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 51m
    £121–198

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    9h 22m
    £99–161

  6. 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 28m
    £127–304

  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
    9h 17m
    £108–459

  8. 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 58m
    £149–453

  9. 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
    10h 16m
    £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.

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