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Carmarthen to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Preston takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 40m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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  1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
6h 16m
£95–191

Carmarthen to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Carmarthen and Preston. 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 Preston at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 265.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Preston via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 6h 16m.

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