There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 20m£107–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus 216
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112
8h 22m£35–80Drive 210.3 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Carmarthencar 210.3 mi
3h 39m£51–74Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 42m£103–208
Plymouth to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Public Transport Interchange and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Plymouth and Carmarthen is 244 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Plymouth to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Plymouth to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Carmarthen is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Rose and Crown via Public Transport Interchange and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Plymouth to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Carmarthen is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Plymouth to Carmarthen.
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