- Distance: 185.6 mi
- Duration: 3h 17m
The average train between Reading and Carmarthen takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 5 times a day between Reading and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 9:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Carmarthen station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
Reading to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Reading to Carmarthen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Carmarthen is 234.2 km. The road distance is 299 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Carmarthen 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
