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Cheltenham to Carmarthen trains

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The average train between Cheltenham and Carmarthen takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Carmarthen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 42m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
3h 22m
£47–101

Cheltenham to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 2m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 21m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 19m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 49m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 2m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 139.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Carmarthen via Cardiff Central in around 3h 22m.

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