Rome2Rio

Manchester to Carmarthen trains

Find Transport to Carmarthen

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Carmarthen takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 9m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Manchester to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 5h 6m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h 59m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 19m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 5h 6m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h 59m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 19m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 5h 6m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h 59m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 19m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 5h 6m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h 59m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 19m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 5h 10m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 8m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 7m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 15m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 5h 27m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 21m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 29m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 10m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 5h 6m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h 59m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 5h 19m • Direct
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

Operators