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Preston to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Carmarthen takes 5h 28m 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 28m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carmarthentrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 9m
£79–147

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 6:17 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 36m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 15m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 20m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 41m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 8m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 15m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 15m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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  • Distance: 265.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Carmarthen via Crewe in around 6h 9m.

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