The average train between Carmarthen and Basingstoke takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Basingstoke. 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 Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Basingstoke? 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 Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Carmarthen to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Carmarthen to Basingstoke train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Carmarthen and Basingstoke is 232 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Basingstoke via Swansea and Reading in around 4h 17m.