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.
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 7:30 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 12:36 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Carmarthen station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.
Manchester to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
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The distance between Manchester and Carmarthen is 228.3 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carmarthen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 5h.