There are 3 ways to get from Taunton to Carmarthen by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
3h 56m£70–139Drive 137.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Taunton to Carmarthencar 137.6 mi
2h 26m£34–49Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 13m£67–135
Taunton to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Taunton and Carmarthen is 161 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.
The best way to get from Taunton to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Taunton to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Taunton to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Carmarthen is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Taunton to Carmarthen.
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What companies run services between Taunton, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Taunton to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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