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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Carmarthen
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Carmarthen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Carmarthen will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Carmarthen 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 226 km distance in an average of 6 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 21 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 Derby to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 226 km
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5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Carmarthen
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Trains from Derby to Carmarthen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 17:57. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 17:57 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby to Carmarthen trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Carmarthen from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Carmarthen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Carmarthen
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike 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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