There are 5 ways to get from Lichfield 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
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 27m£80–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 508
8h 13m£22–34Drive 140.1 mi
- Drive from Lichfield to Carmarthencar 140.1 mi
3h 12m£35–51Train via Hereford
- Take the train from University to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 48m£61–124Bus via Aberystwyth
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
8h 55m
Lichfield to Carmarthen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Lichfield and Carmarthen is 211 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lichfield to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Lichfield to Carmarthen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Lichfield to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Carmarthen is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Lichfield, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Lichfield City to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rose and Crown via Dale House, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Swansea City Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from University to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Lichfield to Carmarthen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.
Lichfield to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Carmarthen is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Lichfield to Carmarthen.
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