The average train between Carmarthen and Runcorn takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Carmarthen to Runcorn. 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 every 4 hours between Carmarthen and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Runcorn station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Carmarthen to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Carmarthen to Runcorn train tickets online with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Carmarthen and Runcorn is 196.5 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 29m.