There are 4 ways to get from Maidenhead 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 Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
4h 23m£80–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
6h 14m£37–98Drive 184.7 mi
- Drive from Maidenhead to Carmarthencar 184.7 mi
3h 11m£45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
8h 4m£52–102
Maidenhead to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Rose and Crown via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Carmarthen via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Maidenhead and Carmarthen is 198 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Maidenhead to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Maidenhead to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
Maidenhead to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Carmarthen is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Carmarthen via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crown twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Maidenhead to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Maidenhead to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Carmarthen is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Maidenhead to Carmarthen.
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