How to Travel from

Essex to Carmarthen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Essex Carmarthen

Cheapest

By car (441 km)

4 h 36 min

441 km.

from $24

Other

Rideshare

4 h 36 min

441 km.

from $16.78

Train via Swansea

5 h 43 min

334 km.

from $214.26

Bus

9 h 59 min

333 km.

from $129.13

Train

5 h 54 min

334 km.

from $311.17

Train, Bus

8 h 21 min

333 km.

from $182.93

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

TerraVision UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

terravision.eu/

Bus from London Stansted Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$21.52

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:

$21.52–$54.43

Train from London Paddington to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

3h 40m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$151.89–$329.10

Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$62.02–$139.24

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from London Stansted Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 44m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$21.52–$31.64

Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$36.71–$51.90

Bus from Cardiff to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

2h 4m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$25.32–$36.71

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–$25.32

Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

1h 56m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$45.57–$69.62

Greater Anglia

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greateranglia.co.uk/

Train from White Notley to Stratford

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.52–$31.64

Train from White Notley to London

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Carmarthen is to bus which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Bulford Lane and arriving at Carmarthen via Bus Interchange, London Stansted Airport, London Victoria and Cardiff. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Carmarthen via Stratford, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Essex to Carmarthen?

The distance between Essex and Carmarthen is 430 km. The road distance is 440.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Carmarthen without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 43m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Essex to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Carmarthen bus from?

Essex to Carmarthen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Stansted Airport station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Carmarthen train from?

Essex to Carmarthen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Essex to Carmarthen is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 43m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Essex to Carmarthen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essex to Carmarthen train arrive?

Essex to Carmarthen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Essex to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Carmarthen is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Essex to Carmarthen.

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

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 620+ hotels available in Carmarthen. Prices start at $53.24 per night.

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Fine

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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 Essex to Carmarthen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

TerraVision UK

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Transport for Wales

Greater Anglia

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Carmarthen?

Is there a direct train between Essex and Carmarthen?

How far is it from Essex to Carmarthen?

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

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

Where do I catch the Essex to Carmarthen bus from?

Where do I catch the Essex to Carmarthen train from?

Train or bus from Essex to Carmarthen?

Where does the Essex to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Where does the Essex to Carmarthen train arrive?

Can I drive from Essex to Carmarthen?

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

Where can I stay near Carmarthen?