The average train between Carmarthen and Rugby takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Rugby station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Carmarthen to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Carmarthen to Rugby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Carmarthen and Rugby is 215.4 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 31m.