What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £6 - £16 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Carmarthen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 station and arriving at Rose and Crown. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Carmarthen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Carmarthen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Carmarthen?

The distance between Port Talbot and Carmarthen is 45 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £18 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Carmarthen?

The train from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Carmarthen bus from?

Port Talbot to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Carmarthen train from?

Port Talbot to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Carmarthen is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £16 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Carmarthen train arrive?

Port Talbot to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Carmarthen is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Port Talbot to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Carmarthen?

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Talbot to Carmarthen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
1h 10m
£18–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
1h 15m
£6–16
Drive 34.2 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Carmarthencar 34.2 mi
39 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Carmarthentaxi 34.2 mi
39 min
£70–90

Port Talbot to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 44.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen hourly. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Rose and Crown 4 times a day. Tickets cost £6–16 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Mid Wales Travel also services this route twice daily.

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