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Compare coach and train for Carmarthen to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 64 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth
Compare the available ways to get from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth is a coach with an average price of £41.
This is compared to other travel options from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth costing on average £90.
The fastest way to travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 0m.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 53m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£28. The journey takes 9h 23m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Carmarthen to Aberystwyth
How to get to Aberystwyth from Carmarthen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AW917900 · G3857213:04 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 15:34 Bow Street station (BOW) £7 1 One-way 1 change
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13:04 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 15:34 Bow Street station (BOW) £7 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
- AW917900 · G38572
13:04 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 15:34 Bow Street station (BOW) £7 1 One-way 1 change
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- G38957 · G38603
13:54 6h10 Carmarthen station (CMN) 20:04 Borth station (BRH) £50 1 One-way 1 change - G38957 · G38603
13:54 6h16 Carmarthen station (CMN) 20:10 Bow Street station (BOW) £50 1 One-way 1 change
- AW916600 · G38840
10:04 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 12:34 Bow Street station (BOW) £7 1 One-way 1 change - AW916000 · G38562
9:04 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 11:34 Bow Street station (BOW) £7 1 One-way 1 change - AW745200 · G38567
11:04 2h30 Carmarthen station (CMN) 13:34 Bow Street station (BOW) £7 1 One-way 1 change
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Best day trips from Aberystwyth by train
The most popular day trips by train from Aberystwyth are Machynlleth and Borth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Aberystwyth on Omio.
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FAQs: Carmarthen to Aberystwyth
Travel to Aberystwyth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth.
There are 2 options to travel between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth is a coach with an average price of £41.
This is compared to other travel options from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth:
A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth costing on average £90.
The fastest way to travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 0m.
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 53m.
The Carmarthen to Aberystwyth distance is approximately 64 km.
The average frequency per day from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth is:
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth:
- Trains mostly depart from Carmarthen station (CMN) and arrive in Bow Street station (BOW).
- Coaches mostly depart from Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel) and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by coach.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberystwyth and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
To fully explore Aberystwyth, including its scenic coastlines, historical sites, and cultural offerings, plan to spend at least 2 to 3 days.
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