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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
    £109–203

  2. Bus via Swansea

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Ukn21
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk084
    9h 33m
    £31–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus bus 112
    8h
    £40–109

  4. Drive 177 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Carmarthencar car 177 mi
    3h 54m
    £44–63

  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 10m
    £85–181

Northampton to Carmarthen by train

Calendar158Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest 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 Coach Park to Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.

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