The average train between Barry and Carmarthen takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Carmarthen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barry and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Bridgend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Barry to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.
Barry to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Barry to Carmarthen train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barry and Carmarthen is 86.8 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Carmarthen via Bridgend in around 2h 23m.