The average train between Stranraer and Carmarthen takes 15h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 4 times a day between Stranraer and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 2:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 15h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
Stranraer to Carmarthen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Carmarthen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Stranraer to Carmarthen train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Stranraer and Carmarthen is 342.4 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Carmarthen via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 12h 3m.
