The average train between York and Carmarthen takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
York to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Carmarthen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your York to Carmarthen train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Carmarthen is 318.3 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from York to Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 6h 56m.