There are 5 ways to get from Harlech to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Lampeter
best- Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Council Officesbus T1 / ...
5h 2m£22–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
6h 14m£15–17Train
- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain
8h 24m£92–154Drive 97.7 mi
- Drive from Harlech to Carmarthencar 97.7 mi
2h 43m£25–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain Pwllheli - Machynlleth
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbus T1c
5h 16m
Harlech to Carmarthen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £14 - £18 and takes 6h 14m.
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 bus from Harlech station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Council Offices via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
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 24m.
The distance between Harlech and Carmarthen is 103 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 via Lampeter which takes 5h 2m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Harlech to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Harlech to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Harlech to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech to Carmarthen is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £18 and takes 6h 14m.
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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Council Offices via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and The Black Lion in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- 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 10m
- 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
Train from Harlech to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Council Offices
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Harlech to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
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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