Chester to Carmarthen Trains

Chester to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Carmarthen takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

5h 36m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...

5h 12m

£75–138

Chester to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:25 PM → 5:25 PM
5h • 1 change
6:25 PM → 11:40 PM
5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:16 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:19 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 5:51 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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