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Leicester to Carmarthen trains

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The average train between Leicester and Carmarthen takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 53m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales11h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 1m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 58m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 12m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 46m.

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