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Bolton to Carmarthen trains

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The average train between Bolton and Carmarthen takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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.

5h 51m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 27m
£83–137

Bolton to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bolton and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 20m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 36m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 46m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 30m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales15h 49m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 55m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

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  • Distance: 256.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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