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Holyhead to Carmarthen trains

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The average train between Holyhead and Carmarthen takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

7h 7m
Duration
309 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
7h 9m
£103–183

Holyhead to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 15m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales7h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 3m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 3m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 3m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 3m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 3m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.

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  • Distance: 308.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Carmarthen via Cardiff Central in around 7h 9m.

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