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Swansea to Carmarthen Bus Schedule
Bus from Swansea to Carmarthen: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Swansea to Carmarthen. Traveling by bus from Swansea to Carmarthen usually takes around 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 23 mi (37 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | €8.42 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Swansea to Carmarthen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Swansea to Carmarthen. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 0h 45m | €9.12 |
Book National Express from Swansea to Carmarthen from €8. There are 2 trips per day offered by National Express from Swansea to Carmarthen and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Carmarthen. In Swansea, National Express departs to Carmarthen from Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A . In Carmarthen, National Express arrives at Carmarthen .
An average trip on National Express from Swansea to Carmarthen takes 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Carmarthen.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Swansea to Carmarthen
The bus takes an average of 45 minutes to cover the 23 miles from Swansea to Carmarthen. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Swansea to Carmarthen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Swansea to Carmarthen. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Swansea to Carmarthen; ticket prices start at €12.57.
City Information
Swansea
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Swansea is a coastal city in the southwest of Wales. With its sweeping coastline and diverse city, this historically industrial town has so much to offer. A visit to Swansea would be incomplete without a visit to one, or all, of its magnificent beaches and peninsulas. Swansea Bay makes a great picnic stop on a warm day, with its soft sand, blue waters, and plentiful ice cream parlors.
The Gower Peninsula, famous for being the U.K.'s first Area of Outstanding National Beauty, provides a great place to experience the real Wales, with its dramatic limestone cliffs, wild moors, and diverse ecology; it's definitely worth the short car drive from the city.
If the weather drives you indoors, then visit the National Waterfront Museum to learn about the industrial and maritime history of Wales. Swansea is also home to a large indoor market where you can explore independent retailers' goods and indulge in the many local delicacies on offer.
With its major road links and park-and-ride car parks, Swansea is easy to reach by car. Direct trains also run from many major cities, including London and Manchester, via the Great Western Railway. National Express and Megabus also provide frequent bus services to the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Swansea?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A
Local and long-distance buses to Swansea stop at the Quadrant Bus Station adjacent to the Quadrant Shopping Center. Inside the mall, a wide variety of stores and restaurants can accommodate any travel-day desire, from bubble tea to an entirely new outfit. There is some seating inside the building, facing the glass wall where exits lead to boarding areas. National Express and Megabus buses operate routes to destinations like London and Bristol from Swansea. Many of the top sights in Swansea are within a 10-minute walk of the bus station, including Swansea Castle, Swansea Museum, and the National Waterfront Museum.
All bus stations in Swansea:
Quadrant Bus Station - Stand A
Where does the bus arrive in Carmarthen?
Main arrival station: Carmarthen
All buses from Swansea arrive at one main station in Carmarthen.
All bus stations in Carmarthen:
Carmarthen
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