There are 4 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wilmslow to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 50m£92–163Drive 167 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthencar 167 mi
3h 16m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
7h 45m£50–121Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Carmarthen167 mi
3h 16m
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Carmarthen via Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Carmarthen is 239 miles. The road distance is 168 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Carmarthen, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Carmarthen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £90–160 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wilmslow to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–160
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carmarthen.
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