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Carmarthen to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Exeter takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 5m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
4h 24m
£68–147

Carmarthen to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Carmarthen and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Exeter? 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.

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  • Distance: 189.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 24m.

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