The cheapest and fastest trains from Carmarthen to Brighton
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
6 h 12 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carmarthen to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carmarthen to Brighton will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 1 trains that leave Carmarthen for Brighton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 6 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 12 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 Carmarthen to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £66. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £66, and a coach costs an average of £67.
Distance: 311 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£66 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carmarthen to Brighton
Trains from Carmarthen to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 5h 36m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 36m |
First train 04:05 |
Last train 19:39 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Carmarthen to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Carmarthen and Brighton from £66. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Carmarthen to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmarthen to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carmarthen and Brighton
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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