Colchester to Carmarthen Trains

Colchester to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Carmarthen takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 32m
Duration: 277 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Swansea

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Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain

5h 35m

£119–222

Colchester to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:13 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:11 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 19m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
7:31 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:31 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:12 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 13m • 3 changes
6:04 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 45m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes

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