What is the cheapest way to get from Ruthin to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Ruthin to Carmarthen is to bus via Lampeter which costs £15 - £20 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruthin to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Ruthin to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ruthin and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruthin to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Feathers Inn and arriving at Council Offices via Corwen Bus Station, Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ruthin and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Ruthin to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Carmarthen via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Ruthin to Carmarthen?

The distance between Ruthin and Carmarthen is 233 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ruthin to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Ruthin to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 33m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Ruthin to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Ruthin to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruthin to Carmarthen bus from?

Ruthin to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Corwen Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ruthin to Carmarthen train from?

Ruthin to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.

Train or bus from Ruthin to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Ruthin to Carmarthen is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 33m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Lampeter, which costs £15 - £20 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Ruthin to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Ruthin to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Ruthin to Carmarthen train arrive?

Ruthin to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Ruthin to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruthin to Carmarthen is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ruthin to Carmarthen.

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 707+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

Ruthin to Carmarthen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
6h 33m
£73–138
Bus via Lampeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
7h 17m
£16–20
Drive 114.5 mi
1. Drive from Ruthin to Carmarthencar 114.5 mi
2h 55m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 50m
£72–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus 1
7h 36m

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Ruthin, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a bus from Ruthin War Memorial to Carmarthen via Wrexham Fire Station, Wrexham General, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Feathers Inn to Council Offices via Corwen Bus Station, Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and The Black Lion in around 7h 17m.

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