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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Carmarthen
    Departure location: Lammas Street, outside the Boar’s Head
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Sophia Gardens
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $10
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Carmarthen
    Departure location: Carmarthen Bus Stop (o/s Bus Stn)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    Operated by: InfobusInfobus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Carmarthen
    Departure location: Lammas Street, outside the Boar’s Head
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Sophia Gardens
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $14
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Carmarthen
    Departure location: Carmarthen Bus Stop (o/s Bus Stn)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    Operated by: InfobusInfobus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $21
Bus Carmarthen to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Bus Carmarthen to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average bus trip duration3h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:35 AM
Distance55 miles (88 km)
Latest bus departure10:55 AM

Carmarthen to Cardiff Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:35AM - 10:55AM
Minimum Price$10
Average Ticket Price$17
Minimum Trip Duration2h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h
Distance55 miles (88 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Carmarthen - Cardiff

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are practical and sustainable ways to travel to Cardiff. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Carmarthen to Cardiff takes about 3h on average, but you can get there in as little as 2h 25m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 55 miles (89 km) that separate the two cities.

Carmarthen and Cardiff are 55 miles (89 km) apart.

About 2 buses travel this route daily, provided by National Express and Infobus. The number of buses from Carmarthen to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Carmarthen to Cardiff as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 8:35 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:55 AM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Cardiff from Carmarthen, chances are that your bus will depart from Carmarthen Bus Stop (o/s Bus Stn) and arrive at Sophia Gardens. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The bus ticket costs $17 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $12 to $25, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, a day trip from Carmarthen to Cardiff is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 4h 50m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Cardiff before making your way back to Carmarthen.

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brecon Beacons National Park, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff International White Water, Castell Coch (Red Castle) and Wales Millennium Centre.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Carmarthen and Cardiff!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Carmarthen to Cardiff, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Carmarthen to Cardiff will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Carmarthen to Cardiff, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Carmarthen by bus?

Bus from Cardiff to Carmarthen

You can also go to Cardiff by train

Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff

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