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How to get fromNorthampton to Carmarthenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5h 53m
    £90–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk084
    9h 44m
    £29–42

  3. Bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Coventrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    8h 10m
    £33–63

  4. Drive  177 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Carmarthencar car 177 mi
    3h 54m
    £45–64

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain train
    7h 11m
    £71–153

Northampton to Carmarthen by train

Calendar155Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Rose and Crown via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 10m.

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