The average train between Durham and Carmarthen takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Durham and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 37m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 27m • 2 changes


7h 37m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 27m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


7h 53m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


7h 57m • 2 changes


7h 53m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 42m • 2 changes


7h 42m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Durham to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Durham to Carmarthen train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Durham and Carmarthen is 371.9 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 7h 33m.