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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Council Offices via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Carmarthen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Carmarthen. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Carmarthen is 184 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £70 - £130.

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

The train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Carmarthen bus from?

Shrewsbury to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Carmarthen train from?

Shrewsbury to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Carmarthen train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Carmarthen is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
3h 47m
£70–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Council Officesbus T1 / ...
4h 48m
£21–40
Drive 107 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Carmarthencar 107 mi
2h 21m
£26–38

Shrewsbury to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 182.4 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Council Offices via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and The Black Lion in around 4h 48m.

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