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Rugby to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Carmarthen takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 32m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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  1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
5h 36m
£80–154

Rugby to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 2m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)9h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 27m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryTransport for Wales9h 39m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 2m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryTransport for Wales9h 29m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Carmarthen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 36m.

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