The average train between Carmarthen and Carlisle takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Carmarthen to Carlisle. 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 every 4 hours between Carmarthen and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Carlisle station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Carmarthen to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Carmarthen to Carlisle train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Carmarthen and Carlisle is 349.9 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Carlisle via Crewe in around 7h.