What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Great Queen Street and arriving at Rose and Crown via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Carmarthen?

The distance between Macclesfield and Carmarthen is 250 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.

How do I travel from Macclesfield to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Carmarthen bus from?

Macclesfield to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Carmarthen train from?

Macclesfield to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Carmarthen train arrive?

Macclesfield to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Carmarthen is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Macclesfield to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Macclesfield to Carmarthen?

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 6m
£93–171
Drive 161.1 mi
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1. Drive from Macclesfield to Carmarthencar 161.1 mi
3h 34m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
10h 3m
£43–74
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 39m
£73–123

Macclesfield to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 248.3 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Queen Street to Rose and Crown via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 3m.

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