Carmarthen to Preston Trains

Carmarthen to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Preston takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Carmarthen to Preston. 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 56m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 41m

£80–141

Carmarthen to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carmarthen and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:57 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:52 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:52 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:34 AM → 4:39 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 8:38 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 10:45 PM
6h 4m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:52 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:52 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 5:52 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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