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It takes an average of 10h 48m to travel from Carmarthen to Newcastle by train, over a distance of around 242 miles (389 km). There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from Carmarthen to Newcastle and tickets for this journey start from £102.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:16 | |
| Departure station | Carmarthen | |
| Arrival station | Newcastle | |
| Journey time | From 7h 30m | |
| Distance | 242 miles (389 km) | |
| Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £102.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Carmarthen to Newcastle in 7 hours 30 minutes
If you want to travel from Carmarthen to Newcastle by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Carmarthen to Newcastle by train to take around 10 hours 48 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 7 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 31 trains per day running on this route, which spans 242 miles (389 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Newcastle. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Carmarthen to Newcastle start from £102.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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