The average train between Inverness and Carmarthen takes 15h 48m and the fastest train takes 12h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 7:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 15h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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27h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness 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.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
Inverness to Carmarthen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Carmarthen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Inverness to Carmarthen train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Carmarthen is 625.3 km. The road distance is 1,028 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Carmarthen via Haymarket and Crewe in around 12h 40m.