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How to get fromKettering to Carmarthenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kettering to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5h 52m
    £119–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    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 508
    10h 44m
    £45–76

  3. Drive  183.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kettering to Carmarthencar car 183.3 mi
    3h 48m
    £46–67

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 55m
    £98–178

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 48m
    £85–158

Kettering to Carmarthen by train and subway

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Carmarthen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Rose and Crown via Northampton Bus Interchange, Georges Drive, Northampton, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 44m.

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