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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Carmarthen takes 5h 28m 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 28m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 9:12 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales9h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 15m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Carmarthen? 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 Colchester to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Carmarthen via Stratford, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 36m.

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