There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Lampeter by train, bus, or car
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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
6h 44m£110–212Bus
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
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
9h 49m£39–82Drive 215 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Lampetercar 215 mi
4h 3m£53–76Train 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
8h 13m£106–212
Plymouth to Lampeter by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Lampeter is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Lampeter is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at The Black Lion via Public Transport Interchange, Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Plymouth and Lampeter is 269 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Lampeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Plymouth to Lampeter, including transfers.
Plymouth to Lampeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Lampeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Lampeter is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Lampeter, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to The Black Lion via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Black Lion via Public Transport Interchange, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 in around 9h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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 Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Lampeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Plymouth to Lampeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Lampeter is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Plymouth to Lampeter.
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