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Carmarthen to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Sunderland takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Carmarthen to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 2m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
  3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
9h 48m
£123–205

Carmarthen to Sunderland train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Carmarthen and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 33m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited10h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited10h 41m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited16h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 392.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 2m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Sunderland via Manchester Piccadilly and Thornaby in around 9h 48m.

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