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Outbound fromNewcastle to Carmarthen by train
It takes an average of 10h 6m to travel from Newcastle to Carmarthen by train, over a distance of around 242 miles (389 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Newcastle to Carmarthen and tickets for this journey start from £142.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:57 | |
| Departure station | Newcastle | |
| Arrival station | Carmarthen | |
| Journey time | From 6h 58m | |
| Distance | 242 miles (389 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £142.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Newcastle to Carmarthen in 6 hours 58 minutes
If you want to travel from Newcastle to Carmarthen by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Newcastle to Carmarthen by train to take around 10 hours 6 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 6 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 24 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 Carmarthen. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Newcastle to Carmarthen start from £142.70 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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