There are 5 ways to get from Guildford to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
4h 47m£88–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
7h 45m£43–101Drive 196.3 mi
- Drive from Guildford to Carmarthencar 196.3 mi
3h 31m£49–70Train via Newport
- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
5h 4m£81–176Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
7h 50m£48–103
Guildford to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Guildford to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Guildford and Carmarthen is 213 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.
The best way to get from Guildford to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Guildford to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Guildford to Carmarthen bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Guildford to Carmarthen is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Guildford, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Guildford to Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Rose and Crown via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
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More Questions & Answers
Guildford to Carmarthen bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Guildford to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Carmarthen is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Guildford to Carmarthen.
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