The cheapest and fastest trains from Carmarthen to Stansted
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carmarthen to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carmarthen to Stansted will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Carmarthen for Stansted 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 312 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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 Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 312 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carmarthen to Stansted
Trains from Carmarthen to Stansted run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 312 km distance in 5h 17m.
Distance 312 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 17m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 19:15 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Carmarthen to Stansted trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Carmarthen and Stansted from £32. 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 Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmarthen to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carmarthen and Stansted
- 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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