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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Carmarthen station. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Carmarthen?

The distance between Porthcawl and Carmarthen is 64 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Carmarthen without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 17m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Porthcawl to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Carmarthen bus from?

Porthcawl to Carmarthen bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Griffin Park station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Carmarthen bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Carmarthen is 44 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Porthcawl to Carmarthen.

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 723+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

Porthcawl to Carmarthen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthcawl to Carmarthen by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Northways to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus X2
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
2h 17m
£26–54
Drive 44 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Carmarthencar 44 mi
50 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Griffin Park to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus X2
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1c
3h 6m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Carmarthentaxi 44 mi
50 min
£90–110
Bus, train via Porthcawl Library
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 63 / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
2h 51m
£26–57

Porthcawl to Carmarthen by bus and train

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Distance: 63.8 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 and Sarn Odeon in around 3h 6m.

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