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Paignton to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Carmarthen takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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 37m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
  3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
5h 41m
£83–170

Paignton to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales11h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton 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 Paignton to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Carmarthen via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 41m.

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