The average train between Canterbury and Carmarthen takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Carmarthen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Canterbury to Carmarthen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Carmarthen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Canterbury to Carmarthen train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Carmarthen is 377.6 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Carmarthen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 42m.