The average train between Sheffield and Carmarthen takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Sheffield to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Sheffield to Carmarthen train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Sheffield and Carmarthen is 256.1 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 5h 41m.