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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Carmarthen from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
£18
tomorrow
£18
Friday
£21
Saturday
£19
Sunday
£22
Monday
£19
Tuesday
£20

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 10:20 Manchester Coach Station 19:00 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 12h 30m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 17:45 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Carmarthen via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      10:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:45
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Carmarthen
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 10:20 Manchester Coach Station 19:00 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 12h 30m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 17:45 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Carmarthen via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      10:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:45
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Carmarthen
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 5m 10:00 Manchester Coach Station 19:05 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Carmarthen via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      10:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:45
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Carmarthen
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 20m 10:00 Manchester Coach Station 18:20 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Carmarthen via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      10:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:45
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Carmarthen
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 20m 10:00 Manchester Coach Station 18:20 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Carmarthen via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      10:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:45
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Carmarthen
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 10:20 Manchester Coach Station 19:00 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £19
National Express 12h 30m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 17:45 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Carmarthen via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      10:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:45
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Carmarthen
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 10:20 Manchester Coach Station 19:00 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £20
National Express 12h 30m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 17:45 Carmarthen Bus Station  Economy £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Carmarthen via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 50m
      0
      10:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:45
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Carmarthen
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Carmarthen is £18 on 16/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Carmarthen

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Carmarthen are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Manchester to Carmarthen. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Manchester and Carmarthen.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 coaches from Manchester to Carmarthen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Carmarthen, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Carmarthen

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Manchester to Carmarthen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Carmarthen starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 8h 20m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Latest Coach 10:20
Daily Bus Connections 1 Ø
Distance 228.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Carmarthen

Every day, 1 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Carmarthen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
Tuesday 15/09
Wednesday 16/09
£18
Thursday 17/09
£18
Friday 18/09
£21
Saturday 19/09
£19
Sunday 20/09
£22
Monday 21/09
£19
Tuesday 22/09
£20
Wednesday 23/09
£19
Thursday 24/09
Friday 25/09
£24
Saturday 26/09
£23
Sunday 27/09
£27
Monday 28/09
£18
Tuesday 29/09
£20
Wednesday 30/09
£18
Thursday 01/10
Friday 02/10
£22
Saturday 03/10
£23
Sunday 04/10
£21
Monday 05/10
£18
Tuesday 06/10
£20
Wednesday 07/10
£18
Thursday 08/10
£18
Friday 09/10
Saturday 10/10
£24
Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Carmarthen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Carmarthen, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Carmarthen. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Carmarthen, with £17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Carmarthen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Carmarthen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Carmarthen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Manchester to Carmarthen are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Carmarthen

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Carmarthen from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Carmarthen

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Carmarthen:

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 8h 20m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Last Coach 10:20
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 23/08/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Carmarthen

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Carmarthen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Carmarthen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Carmarthen? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Carmarthen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Carmarthen bus

How much does a Manchester - Carmarthen coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Carmarthen bus trip is available from £18 and takes 8h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Carmarthen?

The connection Manchester to Carmarthen is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £27. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester - Carmarthen route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Carmarthen is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Carmarthen from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Carmarthen is provided by National Express and takes 8h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Carmarthen?

The earliest bus to Carmarthen departs from Manchester at 05:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Carmarthen?

The latest bus to Carmarthen departs from Manchester at 10:20. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester - Carmarthen route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Carmarthen can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Carmarthen?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Carmarthen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Carmarthen from Manchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Carmarthen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Carmarthen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Carmarthen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Carmarthen?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 1 daily trips between Manchester and Carmarthen. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Carmarthen?

Prices and availability for 1 trips between Manchester and Carmarthen change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Carmarthen

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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