What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Lampeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at The Black Lion via Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Lampeter?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Carmarthen via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Lampeter?

The distance between Portsmouth and Lampeter is 242 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Lampeter without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Lampeter bus from?

Portsmouth to Lampeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Lampeter train from?

Portsmouth to Lampeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Lampeter?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Lampeter bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Lampeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Lampeter train arrive?

Portsmouth to Lampeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Lampeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Lampeter is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Portsmouth to Lampeter.

Where can I stay near Lampeter?

There are 693+ hotels available in Lampeter.

Portsmouth to Lampeter - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Lampeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 44m
£88–168
Bus
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1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
8h 32m
£38–61
Drive 189.9 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Lampetercar 189.9 mi
4h 20m
£47–68

Portsmouth to Lampeter by train and bus

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Lampeter, Wales?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to The Black Lion via Cardiff Central, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to The Black Lion via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 in around 8h 32m.

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