The average train between Carmarthen and Cheltenham takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Cheltenham. 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 2 hours between Carmarthen and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Carmarthen to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Carmarthen to Cheltenham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Carmarthen and Cheltenham is 152.9 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Cheltenham Spa via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 29m.