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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Station Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Oxford to Carmarthen?

The distance between Oxford and Carmarthen is 214 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 4h 24m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Oxford to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Carmarthen bus from?

Oxford to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Police Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Carmarthen train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Oxford to Carmarthen is to train via Swansea which takes 4h 24m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Oxford to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Oxford to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Oxford to Carmarthen train arrive?

Oxford to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Carmarthen is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Oxford to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Carmarthen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Carmarthen?

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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Train via Swansea
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
4h 24m
£89–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Station Roadbus X40
2. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus 508
7h 27m
£36–87
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Carmarthencar 159.2 mi
3h 6m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Carmarthentrain Reading - Carmarthen / ...
4h 34m
£77–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
6h 16m
£60–122

Oxford to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 212.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Rose and Crown via Station Road and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 7h 27m.

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