How to Travel from

Cornwall to Carmarthen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Cornwall Carmarthen

Cheapest

By car (387 km)

4 h 3 min

387 km.

from $21

Other

Rideshare

4 h 3 min

387 km.

from $14.72

Train via Plymouth

7 h 35 min

162 km.

from $249.15

Bus

10 h 49 min

162 km.

from $106.39

Train

8 h 23 min

162 km.

from $332.48

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Par to Plymouth

Ave. Duration:

52 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$56.96

Train from Plymouth to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

2h 29m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$88.60–$189.87

Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$53.16–$120.25

Train from Swansea to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$20.25–$53.16

Train from St Austell to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

4h 28m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$139.24–$291.13

Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

1h 46m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$51.90–$120.25

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Bodmin to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

4h 52m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$35.44–$50.63

Bus from Newport to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

2h 27m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$26.58–$37.97

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Par to Plymouth

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$35.44–$63.29

Train from Plymouth to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

2h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$88.60–$253.16

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

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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen is to bus which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Carmarthen via Bodmin, Bristol Bus Station and Newport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Carmarthen via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Carmarthen?

The distance between Cornwall and Carmarthen is 452 km. The road distance is 387 km.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 35m and costs $152.17 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Carmarthen bus from?

Cornwall to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bodmin station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Carmarthen train from?

Cornwall to Carmarthen train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Carmarthen is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 35m and costs $152.17 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Cornwall to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Cornwall to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bristol station.

Where does the Cornwall to Carmarthen train arrive?

Cornwall to Carmarthen train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Carmarthen is 387 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cornwall to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cornwall 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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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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Five ways to Travel from Cornwall to Carmarthen

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Carmarthen?

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Carmarthen?

How far is it from Cornwall to Carmarthen?

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

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

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Carmarthen bus from?

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Carmarthen train from?

Train or bus from Cornwall to Carmarthen?

Where does the Cornwall to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Where does the Cornwall to Carmarthen train arrive?

Can I drive from Cornwall to Carmarthen?

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

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?