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

The cheapest way to get from Minehead to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minehead to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Minehead and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Minehead to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bancks Street and arriving at Rose and Crown via Lethbridge Arms, County Hall and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Minehead and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Minehead to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Carmarthen via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Minehead to Carmarthen?

The distance between Minehead and Carmarthen is 188 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.

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

The best way to get from Minehead to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Minehead to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minehead to Carmarthen bus from?

Minehead to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Minehead to Carmarthen train from?

Minehead to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Minehead to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Minehead to Carmarthen is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Minehead to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Minehead to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Minehead to Carmarthen train arrive?

Minehead to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Minehead to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Minehead to Carmarthen is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Minehead to Carmarthen.

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 700+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

Minehead to Carmarthen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 58m
£65–132
Bus
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1. Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 508
8h 32m
£28–47
Drive 152.1 mi
1. Drive from Minehead to Carmarthencar 152.1 mi
2h 56m
£38–55
Drive, train
1. Drive from Minehead to Llantwit Majorcar
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
4h 31m
£48–88

Minehead to Carmarthen by bus and train

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Distance: 186.9 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Carmarthen via Lethbridge Arms, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bancks Street to Rose and Crown via Lethbridge Arms, Castle Way, County Hall, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 32m.

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