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The average train between Carmarthen and Preston takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. 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.
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 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Preston. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Carmarthen to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Carmarthen and Preston is 237.8 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 19m.
