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

The cheapest way to get from Padstow to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Padstow to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Padstow and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Padstow to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Rose and Crown via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Padstow and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Padstow to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Carmarthen via Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Padstow to Carmarthen?

The distance between Padstow and Carmarthen is 292 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Padstow to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Padstow to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Carmarthen bus from?

Padstow to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Carmarthen train from?

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

Train or bus from Padstow to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Padstow to Carmarthen is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Padstow to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Padstow to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Padstow to Carmarthen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Padstow to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Padstow to Carmarthen is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Padstow 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 Padstow to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
8h 17m
£116–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus 216
4. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112
11h 35m
£43–98
Drive 238.9 mi
1. Drive from Padstow to Carmarthencar 238.9 mi
4h 29m
£58–84
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
8h 50m
£118–238

Padstow to Carmarthen by bus and train

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from School Hill to Carmarthen via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Rose and Crown via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, and Sophia Gardens in around 11h 35m.

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