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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Edinburgh to Carmarthen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Carmarthen is 461.3 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 8h 35m.