The average train between Carmarthen and Penzance takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Penzance. 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 Penzance. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Penzance? 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 Penzance. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Penzance station via Cardiff Central station, Bristol Temple Meads station and Plymouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Carmarthen to Penzance train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Carmarthen and Penzance is 211.5 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 8h.