The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newport to Carmarthen
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newport to Carmarthen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Carmarthen will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Newport for Carmarthen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newport to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 95 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newport to Carmarthen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Carmarthen coaches for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:15 Newport | 3h20 | 16:35 Carmarthen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:45 Newport | 3h20 | 18:05 Carmarthen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newport to Carmarthen
Buses from Newport to Carmarthen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:27, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 95 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 95 km |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 32m |
First bus 03:27 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from Newport to CarmarthenYou can travel by bus between Newport to Carmarthen with National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Newport to Carmarthen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Newport, Kingsway, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel), located 0.6 miles (851 m) away from the city centre.
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