The average train between Ilford and Carmarthen takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford 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 Ilford and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Ilford to Carmarthen train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Ilford to Carmarthen train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Ilford to Carmarthen train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ilford and Carmarthen is 303.3 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Carmarthen via London Paddington and Swansea in around 5h 7m.