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Kent to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Carmarthen takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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.

5h 50m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£154
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Swansea

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  1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
  3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
5h 55m
£126–240

Kent to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 1m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 12m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales8h 47m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 1m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales8h 47m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 1m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales8h 47m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 1m • 4 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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 Kent to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Carmarthen via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 55m.

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