The average train between Carmarthen and Canterbury takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Canterbury station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Carmarthen to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Carmarthen to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carmarthen and Canterbury is 377.6 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Canterbury West via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 3m.