The average train between Paignton and Carmarthen takes 5h 38m 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.
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 8:10 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 15m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Paignton to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Paignton to Carmarthen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Paignton and Carmarthen is 166 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Carmarthen via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 5h 42m.