Preston to Carmarthen Trains

Preston to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Carmarthen takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 38m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 2m

£95–180

Preston to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 8:27 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 10:55 PM
5h 36m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:31 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:31 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:31 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:15 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 21m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 6:35 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:22 AM → 10:31 AM
6h 9m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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