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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Carmarthen
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Carmarthen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Carmarthen will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bath for Carmarthen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 5 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 144 km
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3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bath to Carmarthen train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Carmarthen trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 00:55 Bath | 6h29 | 07:24 Carmarthen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:35 Bath | 5h05 | 09:40 Carmarthen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Carmarthen
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Trains from Bath to Carmarthen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 20:28 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Bath to Carmarthen trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Carmarthen from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Carmarthen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Carmarthen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carmarthen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Carmarthen
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 18:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access is available to Platform 1. Platform 2 can be accessed via the ramp at the end of Platform 1 and across a foot crossing.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop opposite the station entrance
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