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

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

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5h 45m
    £121–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    9h 45m
    £55–130

  3. Drive 257.3 mi

    1. Drive from Essex to Carmarthencar car 257.3 mi
    4h 51m
    £62–90

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    9h 3m
    £96–259

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain train London Paddington - Carmarthen / ...
    5h 50m
    £124–235

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 53m
    £85–169

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    13h 36m
    £87–427

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    10h 43m
    £308–747

Essex to Carmarthen by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Carmarthen via Stratford, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Rose and Crown via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 45m.

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