The average train between Leicester and Carmarthen takes 5h 52m 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.
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 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Leicester to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Leicester to Carmarthen train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Leicester and Carmarthen is 232.9 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 45m.