The average train between Rugby and Carmarthen takes 5h 30m 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.
Trains run hourly between Rugby and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Rugby to Carmarthen train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Carmarthen train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Rugby to Carmarthen train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Carmarthen is 215.4 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Carmarthen via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 45m.