There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 9m£79–147Drive 185.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Preston to Carmarthencar 185.6 mi
3h 43m£46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
9h 5m£49–81
Preston to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Carmarthen via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Preston and Carmarthen is 267 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Preston to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Preston to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Carmarthen is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Preston to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Preston to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Carmarthen is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Preston to Carmarthen.
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