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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Exeter station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Carmarthen to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Carmarthen to Exeter train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Carmarthen and Exeter is 137 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 20m.