Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Carmarthen | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carmarthen | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carmarthen | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carmarthen | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carmarthen | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags |
Get from Carmarthen to Manchester
The journey takes about 5 hours 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just £42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Transport for Wales ticket prices on this trip start at £42
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carmarthen to Manchester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Carmarthen to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Carmarthen to Manchester start from £42. The average price for this train route is around £85. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carmarthen to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Carmarthen to Manchester is 5h 17m, covering a distance of 142 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 9m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Carmarthen to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carmarthen to Manchester?
The earliest train from Carmarthen to Manchester departs at 07:58. And the latest train departs at 22:42.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carmarthen to Manchester was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £41To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carmarthen to Manchester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £41 to £174 for a train ticket from Carmarthen to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £41, which is on 2025-12-13.
