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Birkenhead to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Carmarthen takes 6h 15m 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 15m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 10m
£81–148

Birkenhead to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birkenhead and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:43 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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 45m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales11h 4m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 57m • 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, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 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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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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 15m

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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