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Northampton to Carmarthen trains

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The average train between Northampton and Carmarthen takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 54m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Northampton to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 1:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 39m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 25m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 15m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 39m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 17m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 44m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 26m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 39m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 25m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 39m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 25m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 39m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 25m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 15m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 39m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 25m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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 Northampton to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 53m.

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