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Exeter to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Carmarthen takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

4h 12m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
  3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
4h 25m
£74–145

Exeter to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 4h 25m.

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