There are 4 ways to get from Redruth to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 40m£121–230Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 508
10h 35m£46–80Drive 256 mi
- Drive from Redruth to Carmarthencar 256 mi
4h 38m£64–92Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
8h 22m£118–230
Redruth to Carmarthen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redruth to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Redruth to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Redruth station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Redruth to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Carmarthen via Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Redruth and Carmarthen is 306 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.
The best way to get from Redruth to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Redruth to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Redruth to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.
Redruth to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Redruth to Carmarthen is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Redruth, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Redruth to Carmarthen via Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Rose and Crown via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 10h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Railway Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Redruth to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Redruth to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redruth to Carmarthen is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Redruth to Carmarthen.
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