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

The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skegness to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Skegness and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Skegness and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Carmarthen via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Skegness to Carmarthen?

The distance between Skegness and Carmarthen is 389 miles. The road distance is 249.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skegness to Carmarthen without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 35m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Skegness to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Carmarthen bus from?

Skegness to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Carmarthen train from?

Skegness to Carmarthen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.

Train or bus from Skegness to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Skegness to Carmarthen is to train via London which takes 7h 35m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Skegness to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Skegness to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Skegness to Carmarthen train arrive?

Skegness to Carmarthen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Skegness to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Carmarthen is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Skegness to Carmarthen.

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

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 35m
£158–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
12h 35m
£55–140
Drive 248.2 mi
1. Drive from Skegness to Carmarthencar 248.2 mi
5h 33m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
9h 4m
£157–256
Train #2
1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
4. Take the train from Hereford to Carmarthentrain
9h 54m
£140–246

Skegness to Carmarthen by train and subway

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 386.6 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Carmarthen via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rose and Crown via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 35m.

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