Derby to Carmarthen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Carmarthen takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 22m
Duration: 235 mi
Distance: £120
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

best

Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain
Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain

4h 55m

£95–164

Derby to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:32 PM → 6:47 AM
Arrives next day
9h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 39m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:50 AM → 2:50 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 5:25 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 7:32 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.