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

The cheapest way to get from Oswestry to Carmarthen is to bus via Aberystwyth which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Oswestry to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oswestry and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Oswestry station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Council Offices via Welshpool Bus Station Stand A, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Oswestry and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Oswestry to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Carmarthen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Oswestry to Carmarthen?

The distance between Oswestry and Carmarthen is 204 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oswestry to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Oswestry to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Carmarthen bus from?

Oswestry to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Carmarthen train from?

Oswestry to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Oswestry to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Oswestry to Carmarthen is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberystwyth, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h.

Where does the Oswestry to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Oswestry to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Oswestry to Carmarthen train arrive?

Oswestry to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Can I drive from Oswestry to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Oswestry to Carmarthen is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Oswestry to Carmarthen.

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 726+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 34m
£72–133
Bus via Aberystwyth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Council Officesbus T1 / ...
6h
£17–32
Drive 107.7 mi
1. Drive from Oswestry to Carmarthencar 107.7 mi
2h 17m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
3. Take the bus from Groe to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8bus X14
6h 11m

Oswestry to Carmarthen by bus and train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.5 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Council Offices via Welshpool Bus Station Stand A, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and The Black Lion in around 6h.

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