The average train between Carmarthen and Birmingham takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Birmingham station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Carmarthen to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Carmarthen to Birmingham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carmarthen and Birmingham is 178.2 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central in around 4h 39m.