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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Rose and Crown via Station Road, Bus Station, Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Carmarthen via Westbury (Wilts) and Filton Abbey Wood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Carmarthen is 194 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Carmarthen bus from?

Shaftesbury to Carmarthen bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Carmarthen train from?

Shaftesbury to Carmarthen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs £23 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Carmarthen bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Carmarthen train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Carmarthen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Carmarthen is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen.

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 723+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Carmarthen by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
9h 41m
£23–68
Drive 143.6 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Carmarthencar 143.6 mi
2h 56m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Carmarthentrain
7h 33m
£78–157

Shaftesbury to Carmarthen by bus and train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.9 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Rose and Crown via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Templecombe, Station Road, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Carmarthen via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Westbury (Wilts), and Filton Abbey Wood in around 7h 33m.

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