What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Rose and Crown via Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Durham to Carmarthen?

The distance between Durham and Carmarthen is 401 miles. The road distance is 287.9 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £160 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Durham to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Carmarthen bus from?

Durham to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Carmarthen train from?

Durham to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Durham to Carmarthen is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Durham to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Durham to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Durham to Carmarthen train arrive?

Durham to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Durham to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Carmarthen is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Durham to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Carmarthen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Durham to Carmarthen?

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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Durham to Carmarthen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 36m
£167–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
13h 9m
£62–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor station to Carmarthen stationbus 1
11h 14m
Drive 286.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Carmarthencar 286.2 mi
5h 42m
£71–102
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 44m
£74–186
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 23m
£120–206
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
8h 20m
£127–304
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 57m
£154–453

Durham to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 399.1 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Rose and Crown via Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 9m.

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