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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Exeter takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carmarthen to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Carmarthen and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 50m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Exeter? 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.

Map of how to get from Carmarthen to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 17m.

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