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Edinburgh to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Carmarthen takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

8h 22m
Duration
456 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 3:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 36m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales21h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales9h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 36m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales9h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 36m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales9h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 36m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales9h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 36m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales9h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 36m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 455.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 8h 35m.

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