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Birkenhead to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Carmarthen takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Birkenhead 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.

6h 13m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Birkenhead to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birkenhead and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales11h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 38m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 25m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 40m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 26m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Carmarthen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 6h 10m.

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