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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    8h 28m
    £173–292

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus bus 112
    12h 43m
    £79–169

  3. Drive 366.7 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Carmarthencar car 366.7 mi
    6h 40m
    £89–129

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 9m
    £79–208

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    9h 16m
    £180–305

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    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
    6h 57m
    £90–227

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 39m
    £116–252

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 35m
    £170–507

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    8h 27m
    £123–261

Glasgow to Carmarthen by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rose and Crown via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 43m.

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