There are 5 ways to get from Watford Junction to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
5h 19m£93–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 508
7h 47m£36–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
7h 17m£47–97Drive 205.4 mi
- Drive from Watford Junction to Carmarthencar 205.4 mi
3h 45m£52–75Train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
5h 28m£104–192
Watford Junction to Carmarthen by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Rose and Crown via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Carmarthen via Harrow & Wealdstone station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Watford Junction and Carmarthen is 238 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.
The best way to get from Watford Junction to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 19m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Watford Junction to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Watford Junction to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford Junction to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Watford Junction to Carmarthen is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 19m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Carmarthen via Harrow & Wealdstone, Harrow & Wealdstone station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Rose and Crown via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watford Junction to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Watford Junction to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford Junction to Carmarthen is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Watford Junction to Carmarthen.
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