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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Carmarthenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Carmarthen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    5h 53m
    £121–242

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    10h 40m
    £54–129

  3. Drive 254.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Carmarthencar car 254.8 mi
    4h 46m
    £62–90

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    10h 38m
    £312–736

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain train London Paddington - Carmarthen / ...
    5h 58m
    £124–235

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain train
    9h 1m
    £85–170

Southend-on-Sea to Carmarthen by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Carmarthen via Stratford, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Rose and Crown via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 40m.

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