What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives (Cornwall) and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Rose and Crown via Truro, Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Carmarthen via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen?

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Carmarthen is 321 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 26m and costs £130 - £290.

How long does it take to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen bus from?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Harbour Hotel station.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen train from?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.

Train or bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 26m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen bus arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen train arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen.

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St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
8h 26m
£139–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
12h 39m
£39–91
Drive 270.6 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthencar 270.6 mi
4h 55m
£66–95
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
9h 2m
£133–268

St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 319.5 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Carmarthen via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Hotel to Rose and Crown via Truro, Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 12h 39m.

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