The cheapest and fastest trains from Carmarthen to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£177
Average price
£221
Fastest journey
6 h 58 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
350 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carmarthen to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carmarthen to Carlisle will cost around £221 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £177.
To travel from Carmarthen to Carlisle you need to make at least 2 changes.
17:488h27Carmarthen2:15Carlisle£1771One-way2 changes
6:016h58Carmarthen12:59Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
6:507h11Carmarthen14:01Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
7:597h01Carmarthen15:00Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
8:297h30Carmarthen15:59Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
6:016h58Carmarthen12:59Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
7:597h01Carmarthen15:00Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
12:577h02Carmarthen19:59Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
14:577h04Carmarthen22:01Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
9:577h06Carmarthen17:03Carlisle£2321One-way2 changes
Live departures
Carmarthen to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Carmarthen to Carlisle trains for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:01 Carmarthen | 6h58 | 12:59 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:50 Carmarthen | 7h11 | 14:01 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:59 Carmarthen | 7h01 | 15:00 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:29 Carmarthen | 7h30 | 15:59 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:57 Carmarthen | 7h06 | 17:03 Carlisle | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carmarthen to Carlisle
Trains from Carmarthen to Carlisle run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £311 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:07, the last at 14:07. The fastest train covers the 350 km distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 350 km |
Average train duration 8h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £311 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 55m |
First train 8:07 |
Last train 14:07 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Carmarthen to Carlisle trainsfirst_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Carmarthen and Carlisle from £311. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carmarthen to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmarthen to Carlisle 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 Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carmarthen and Carlisle
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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