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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Carmarthen is to bus via Aberystwyth which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Council Offices via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Carmarthen via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Carmarthen?

The distance between Welshpool and Carmarthen is 116 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Carmarthen without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Welshpool to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Carmarthen bus from?

Welshpool to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Carmarthen train from?

Welshpool to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Carmarthen is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberystwyth, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Welshpool to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Welshpool to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Welshpool to Carmarthen train arrive?

Welshpool to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Carmarthen is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Welshpool to Carmarthen.

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

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Aberystwythtrain
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Council Officesbus T1 / ...
3h 58m
£31–46
Bus via Aberystwyth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Council Officesbus T1 / ...
4h 8m
£17–32
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 4m
£78–133
Drive 92.3 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Carmarthencar 92.3 mi
1h 57m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
2. Take the bus from Groe to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 8bus X14
5h 23m

Welshpool to Carmarthen by train and bus

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Distance: 115 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Council Offices via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and The Black Lion in around 4h 8m.

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