There are 3 ways to get from Paignton to Carmarthen by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 35m£96–194Drive 189.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paignton to Carmarthencar 189.5 mi
3h 18m£47–67Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 45m£93–189
Paignton to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Carmarthen via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Paignton and Carmarthen is 220 miles. The road distance is 190.6 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Paignton to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Paignton to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Carmarthen is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Paignton to Carmarthen.
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What companies run services between Paignton, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Carmarthen via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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