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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Carmarthen
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Carmarthen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Carmarthen will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cardiff for Carmarthen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX11216:202h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens18:30Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)£131One-way0 changes- NX201 · NX50814:353h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens17:45Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)£161One-way1 change
- NX11216:202h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens18:30Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)£131One-way0 changes
- NX201 · NX50814:353h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens17:45Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)£161One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 88 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Carmarthen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Carmarthen coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX201 · NX508 | 14:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h10 | 17:45 Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) | 1 change | |
| NX112 | 16:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h10 | 18:30 Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Carmarthen
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Buses from Cardiff to Carmarthen run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:27, the last at 23:51. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 3:27 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, Mid Wales Travel from Cardiff to CarmarthenYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Carmarthen with National Express, Mid Wales Travel for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Carmarthen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Carmarthen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carmarthen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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