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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Carmarthen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Carmarthen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 PM4h23Birmingham10:03 PMCarmarthen$1601One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:40 PM4h23Birmingham10:03 PMCarmarthen$1601One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 1:42 PM3h43Birmingham5:25 PMCarmarthen$2391One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7:30 PM4h09Birmingham11:39 PMCarmarthen$2001One-way1 transfer
- 3:30 PM4h28Birmingham7:58 PMCarmarthen$2001One-way1 transfer
- 5:30 PM4h33Birmingham10:03 PMCarmarthen$2001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carmarthen:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carmarthen costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Carmarthen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Carmarthen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Carmarthen station (CMN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Carmarthen by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Carmarthen by bus.
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