There are 3 ways to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Macclesfield to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 44m£106–180Drive 161.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macclesfield to Carmarthencar 161.1 mi
3h 34m£40–58Line 38 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
- Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 39m£73–123
Macclesfield to Carmarthen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Carmarthen is 259 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Macclesfield to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Carmarthen is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Macclesfield to Carmarthen.
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What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Macclesfield to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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