The average train between Carmarthen and Banbury takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Banbury. 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 Carmarthen and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Banbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Banbury station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Carmarthen to Banbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Banbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Carmarthen to Banbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Carmarthen and Banbury is 204.3 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Banbury via Swansea and Reading in around 5h 3m.