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Compare train and coach for Carmarthen to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £124.
Distance: 233 km
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£124 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Carmarthen to Leicester trains with Omio?
Great Western Rail as well as Transport for Wales offer trains services from Carmarthen to Leicester.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Carmarthen to Leicester.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Carmarthen to Leicester.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Carmarthen to Leicester.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Carmarthen to Leicester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Carmarthen to Leicester
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Trains from Carmarthen to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £124 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 233 km distance in 5h 24m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £124 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 04:38 |
Last train 19:18 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales from Carmarthen to Leicester trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Carmarthen and Leicester from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 24m
Cheapest Price
£124
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 7m
Cheapest Price
£186
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Carmarthen to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmarthen to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Carmarthen to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £124, while the average price tends to be around £124.
The train journey from Carmarthen to Leicester covers a distance of 233 km and takes approximately 5h 24m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Carmarthen to Leicester is 233 km.
The first train from Carmarthen to Leicester leaves at 4:38.
The last train from Carmarthen to Leicester departs at 19:18.
Trains from Carmarthen to Leicester run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Carmarthen to Leicester.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Carmarthen to Leicester.
To get from Carmarthen to Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Carmarthen to Leicester.
The train station in Carmarthen that goes to Leicester is Carmarthen station (CMN), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Leicester is by coach, costing approximately £31.
Booking trains from Carmarthen to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Carmarthen to Leicester offers picturesque views, particularly through the Welsh countryside and along the River Tywi, before transitioning into the more urban landscapes of England.
A day trip from Carmarthen to Leicester is not feasible as the travel duration is 5h 24m. However, there are 5 train trips available per day covering a distance of 233 km.
Two to three days is typically enough to explore Leicester's key attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre, while also enjoying the local culture and dining.
Yes, you can take the train from Carmarthen to Leicester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carmarthen and Leicester
Carmarthen
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Carmarthen is Carmarthen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Carmarthen for your trip from Carmarthen to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 18:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Carmarthen
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop opposite the station entrance
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Carmarthen.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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