The average train between Whitley Bay and Carmarthen takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitley Bay 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 every 2 hours between Whitley Bay and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Whitley Bay to Carmarthen train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Carmarthen train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Carmarthen station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Carmarthen is 401.4 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Carmarthen via Central Station, Newcastle, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 9h 16m.