The average train between Carmarthen and Essex takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Carmarthen to Essex. 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 5 times a day between Carmarthen and Essex. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Carmarthen to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Carmarthen to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Carmarthen and Essex is 335.8 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 5h 52m.