Train from London to Carmarthen: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Carmarthen on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
CarmarthenCheapest
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
CarmarthenFastest
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
CarmarthenNo tags
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
CarmarthenNo tags
Great Western RailwayTrain
London Paddington
CarmarthenNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Carmarthen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carmarthen. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 10mAverage duration
181 milesDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£16 - £36Average duration5h 45m
7kg CO₂e
Average price£41 - £196Average duration3h 41m
7kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£34 - £34Average duration4h 10m
12kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Carmarthen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from London to Carmarthen?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Carmarthen start from £41. The average price for this train route is around £97. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Carmarthen?

    The average train journey time from London to Carmarthen is 3h 41m, covering a distance of 178 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 33m and is operated by Great Western Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Carmarthen route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Carmarthen?

    The earliest train from London to Carmarthen departs at 08:46. And the latest train departs at 17:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/12
£44
11/12
£70
Today
£70
13/12
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14/12
£69
15/12
No data
16/12
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17/12
£47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Carmarthen was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Carmarthen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £44 to £258 for a train ticket from London to Carmarthen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £47, which is on 2025-12-17.

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