There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 20m£96–183Drive 186.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshirecar 186.9 mi
3h 51m£46–66Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Cross Hands Librarybus 112
8h 52m£53–126
Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Llanddarog Primary School via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cross Hands Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Carmarthen via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Carmarthenshire is 224 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Carmarthenshire, Wales?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Pontypwll via Cardiff Central, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Llanddarog Primary School via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cross Hands Library in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- 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 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Cross Hands Library
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Portsmouth to Carmarthenshire.
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