There are 3 ways to get from Wigan to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 57m£82–139Drive 168.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wigan to Carmarthencar 168.8 mi
3h 27m£43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus
7h 43m
Wigan to Carmarthen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Carmarthen via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Wigan and Carmarthen is 252 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Wigan to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Wigan to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Carmarthen is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Wigan to Carmarthen.
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What companies run services between Wigan, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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