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Carmarthen to Rugby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Rugby takes 6h 2m 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.

6h 2m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

best
  1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
5h 31m
£80–152

Carmarthen to Rugby train times

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 10:41 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Rugby? 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.

Map of how to get from Carmarthen to Rugby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 31m.

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