What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 13h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Rose and Crown via John Dobson Street, Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Carmarthen via Newcastle, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Carmarthen is 425 miles. The road distance is 309.1 miles.

How do I travel from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £200 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Carmarthen bus from?

Whitley Bay to Carmarthen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Carmarthen train from?

Whitley Bay to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £200 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Carmarthen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Carmarthen train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Carmarthen is 309 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen.

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 726+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

Whitley Bay to Carmarthen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
9h 16m
£209–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
13h 2m
£60–150
Drive 307.3 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Carmarthencar 307.3 mi
6h 5m
£75–108
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 37m
£77–190
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
9h 58m
£147–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
11h 36m
£115–205
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 51m
£156–459
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
8h 43m
£131–326

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Distance: 422.6 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen via Central Station, Newcastle, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Rose and Crown via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 2m.

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