There are 5 ways to get from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Generaltrain
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
6h 46m£95–177Drive 147.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthencar 147.7 mi
3h 16m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Ackers Road to Queen Squarebus 472 / ...
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crownbus 112
10h 14m£57–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ackers Road to Queen Squarebus 472 / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain
6h 54m£98–183Train
- Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Generaltrain
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain
6h 59m£92–167
Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Ackers Road and arriving at Rose and Crown via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Upton and arriving at Carmarthen via Wrexham General and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Wirral Peninsula and Carmarthen is 239 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 46m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen, including transfers.
Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Ackers Road station.
Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Upton station.
The best way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 46m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Wirral Peninsula, England and Carmarthen, Wales?
You can take a train from Upton to Carmarthen via Wrexham General and Cardiff Central in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ackers Road to Rose and Crown via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 14m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Upton to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Upton to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Wrexham General to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Ackers Road to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Ackers Road to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 151 330 6200
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ackers Road to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Ackers Road to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square station.
Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wrexham General station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Wirral Peninsula to Carmarthen.
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