The average train between Gloucester and Carmarthen takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 hourly between Gloucester and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Gloucester to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Gloucester to Carmarthen train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gloucester and Carmarthen is 141.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Carmarthen via Cardiff Central in around 3h 18m.