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Colchester to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Carmarthen takes 5h 34m 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 34m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Swansea

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
  3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
5h 34m
£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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales14h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 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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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 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 Tuesday, October 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 Wednesday, October 14, 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 34m

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 34m.

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