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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Carmarthen via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Poole to Carmarthen?

The distance between Poole and Carmarthen is 227 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Poole to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Carmarthen bus from?

Poole to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Carmarthen train from?

Poole to Carmarthen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Poole to Carmarthen is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Poole to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Poole to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Carmarthen train arrive?

Poole to Carmarthen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Carmarthen is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Poole to Carmarthen.

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

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Poole to Carmarthen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 30m
£94–190
Drive 169.3 mi
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1. Drive from Poole to Carmarthencar 169.3 mi
3h 34m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
9h 10m
£60–146
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
6h 31m
£119–221

Poole to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 225.8 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Carmarthen via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Rose and Crown via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 10m.

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