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How to get fromRugby to Carmarthenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5h 29m
    £84–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    8h 18m
    £34–57

  3. Drive  161.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Carmarthencar car 161.5 mi
    3h 27m
    £41–59

  4. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 47m
    £65–138

  5. Line 85 bus, bus, line 111 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 85A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dale Housebus bus X1
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 111
    5. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X11 / ...
    11h 2m

Rugby to Carmarthen by train

Calendar155Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Rugby to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Rose and Crown via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 18m.

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