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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Carmarthen is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 38m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Carmarthen via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Scotland to Carmarthen?

The distance between Scotland and Carmarthen is 459 miles. The road distance is 368.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Scotland to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Carmarthen bus from?

Scotland to Carmarthen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Carmarthen train from?

Scotland to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Scotland to Carmarthen is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Scotland to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Scotland to Carmarthen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Scotland to Carmarthen train arrive?

Scotland to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Carmarthen is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Scotland to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Carmarthen?

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Scotland to Carmarthen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Carmarthen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 34m
£154–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
12h 20m
£63–138
Drive 366.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Carmarthencar 366.7 mi
6h 40m
£91–132
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
6h 38m
£68–191
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
9h 22m
£152–248
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
6h 57m
£76–206
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
6h 59m
£116–333
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
7h 8m
£76–223
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 50m
£114–262
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 31m
£107–242

Scotland to Carmarthen by train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 456.1 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Scotland and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rose and Crown via Millennium Point and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 20m.

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