There are 3 ways to get from Harlech to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Council Officesbus T1 / ...
4h 53m£22–32Train
- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain
8h 26m£92–154Drive 97.7 mi
- Drive from Harlech to Carmarthencar 97.7 mi
2h 43m£25–36
Harlech to Carmarthen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Carmarthen is to train and bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Carmarthen via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Harlech and Carmarthen is 102 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Carmarthen without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Harlech to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Harlech to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
Harlech to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Carmarthen is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Harlech to Carmarthen.
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What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Harlech to Carmarthen via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 8h 26m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Council Offices
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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