There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Skipton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 45m£103–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
11h 15m£48–82Drive 213 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Skiptoncar 213 mi
4h 17m£53–76Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
8h£134–230
Carmarthen to Skipton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Skipton is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Skipton is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Skipton via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Skipton is 317 miles. The road distance is 214.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Carmarthen to Skipton, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Skipton is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Skipton, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Skipton via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Carmarthen to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Skipton is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Carmarthen to Skipton.
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