How to Travel from

Dover to Carmarthen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Dover Carmarthen

Cheapest

By car (463 km)

4 h 52 min

463 km.

from $25

Other

Rideshare

4 h 52 min

463 km.

from $17.61

Train via Swansea

5 h 51 min

396 km.

from $248.46

Bus, Train

9 h

396 km.

from $95.11

Train

5 h 59 min

396 km.

from $347.13

Bus

10 h 51 min

396 km.

from $123.36

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from London Victoria to Herbert

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$34.18

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:

+33 18 57 62 228

Website:

blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Dover - Ferry to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$15.19–$22.78

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from London Paddington to Swansea

Ave. Duration:

2h 51m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$126.58–$278.47

Train from Swansea to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$20.25–$53.16

Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

1h 46m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$51.90–$120.25

Train from London Paddington to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

3h 40m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$139.24–$316.44

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Canterbury to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 16m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$24.05–$34.18

Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$35.44–$50.63

Bus from Cardiff to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

2h 4m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$24.05–$35.44

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Swansea to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$24.05

Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

1h 46m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$37.97–$58.23

Southeastern

Phone:

+44 345 322 7021

Website:

southeasternrailway.co.uk/

Train from Dover Priory to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$59.49–$88.60

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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Carmarthen is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Carmarthen via Canterbury, London Victoria and Cardiff. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Carmarthen via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Dover to Carmarthen?

The distance between Dover and Carmarthen is 484 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 51m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Dover to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Carmarthen bus from?

Dover to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Canterbury station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Carmarthen train from?

Dover to Carmarthen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Dover to Carmarthen is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 51m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Dover to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Dover to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Dover to Carmarthen train arrive?

Dover to Carmarthen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Carmarthen is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Dover to Carmarthen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Carmarthen?

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 634+ hotels available in Carmarthen. Prices start at $51.50 per night.

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Spilman Hotel

36 Spilman Street, Carmarthen

Great

9.3

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111 Lammas Street, Carmarthen

Fine

8.7

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11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen

Fine

7.9

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Gwili Railway

The Gwili Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Gwili) is a Welsh heritage railway, that operates a preserved standard gauge railway line from the site of Abergwili Junction (near Carmarthen) in southwest Wales along a four-and-a-half-mile (7 km) section of the former Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line. The original railway closed in 1965, with the track being lifted in 1975.

Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly Castle (Welsh: Castell Cydweli) is a Norman castle overlooking the River Gwendraeth and the town of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Laugharne Castle

Laugharne Castle (Welsh: Castell Talacharn) is in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The castle, located on the estuary of the River Tâf, was originally established in 1116. It was rebuilt as a Norman stronghold. There have been many alterations since then, including becoming a Tudor fortified manor house in the sixteenth century. It changed hands twice during the English Civil War, being eventually captured by Parliamentary forces in 1644.

Carmarthen

Carmarthen is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community in Wales, lying on the River Towy 8 mi north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay. The population was 14,185 in 2011, down from 15,854 in 2001, but gauged at 16,285 in 2019. It has a claim to be the oldest town in Wales – Old Carmarthen and New Carmarthen became one borough in 1546. It was the most populous borough in Wales in the 16th–18th centuries, described by William Camden as "chief citie of the country". Growth stagnated by the mid-19th century as new settlements developed in the South Wales Coalfield.

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Six ways to Travel from Dover to Carmarthen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Transport for Wales

Southeastern

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Carmarthen?

Is there a direct train between Dover and Carmarthen?

How far is it from Dover to Carmarthen?

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

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Carmarthen bus from?

Where do I catch the Dover to Carmarthen train from?

Train or bus from Dover to Carmarthen?

Where does the Dover to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Where does the Dover to Carmarthen train arrive?

Can I drive from Dover to Carmarthen?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Carmarthen?

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?