Bristol to Carmarthen bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Carmarthen

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€32

Average price

€32

Fastest journey

4 h 15 m

Average duration

4 h 15 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

126 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Carmarthen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Carmarthen will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast buses

Of the 1 buses that leave Bristol for Carmarthen on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.

National Express
11:45AM4h15
Bristol
04:00PMCarmarthen
€321One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bristol to Carmarthen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 126 km

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Most popular
Train

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€44

Average price

4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Bristol to Carmarthen bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 7:22 AM
Last updated at 7:22 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX202 · NX11212:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h15
5:00 PM Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel)1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Carmarthen

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Buses from Bristol to Carmarthen run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €13 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €13
Distance
126 km
Average bus duration
3h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
€17
Buses per day
2
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
03:27
Last bus
21:26
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €13

Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to CarmarthenYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Carmarthen with National Express for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
€20
National Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Carmarthen

FAQs: Take the bus from Bristol to Carmarthen with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Carmarthen.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Carmarthen can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Carmarthen is €25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bristol to Carmarthen coach time is 4 h 15 min   covering the 125 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Bristol to Carmarthen leaves at 11: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Bristol to Carmarthen leaves at 12: 45.
For the route from Bristol to Carmarthen you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Bristol to Carmarthen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Station Approach (Temple Meads - Stop T1) and Bristol, City Centre. When arriving in Carmarthen, you can end your journey in coach stations like Carmarthen, Blue Street and Carmarthen, Lammas Street (Rose and Crown Hotel).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Airport Bus Station, which is located around 8.9 miles (14.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Carmarthen, Blue Street, located 0.4 miles (633 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Carmarthen from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bristol to Carmarthen is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Carmarthen including taking a train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bristol to Carmarthen

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The major bus station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) for your trip from Bristol to Carmarthen.
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Bristol Bus Station (Bay 19), Marlborough Street 15, BS1 3ES
Bristol, University Queens Road
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