Exeter to Carmarthen train with Cross Country

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Carmarthen

Showing times and prices for 05 May

Cheapest price

£132

Average price

£132

Fastest journey

3 h 54 m

Average duration

3 h 59 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

137 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Carmarthen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter to Carmarthen will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.

Fast trains

To travel from Exeter to Carmarthen you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5:474h42
    Exeter
    10:29Carmarthen
    £1321One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    11:504h39
    Exeter
    16:29Carmarthen
    £1321One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    13:504h58
    Exeter
    18:48Carmarthen
    £1321One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    14:524h39
    Exeter
    19:31Carmarthen
    £1321One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    15:504h37
    Exeter
    20:27Carmarthen
    £1321One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Exeter to Carmarthen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £64.

Distance: 137 km

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Coach

£64

Average Price

£49

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Cheapest

4h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 35m

Average total duration

9h 5m

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Live departures

Exeter to Carmarthen train times

The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Carmarthen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western Railway (GWR)5:47 Exeter
4h42
10:29 Carmarthen2 changes
Cross Country6:25 Exeter
4h15
10:40 Carmarthen1 change
Cross Country7:20 Exeter
4h28
11:48 Carmarthen2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:52 Exeter
4h44
12:36 Carmarthen3 changes
Cross Country9:27 Exeter
4h03
13:30 Carmarthen1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter to Carmarthen

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Trains from Exeter to Carmarthen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 4h 16m.

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 £49
Distance
137 km
Average train duration
4h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£64
Trains per day
17
Fastest train
4h 16m
First train
4:39
Last train
21:14
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
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 £49

Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western from Exeter to Carmarthen trainsCross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Exeter and Carmarthen from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 54m
Cheapest Price
£172
Cross Country frequency
6 a day

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 19m
Cheapest Price
£89
first_great_western frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Exeter to Carmarthen train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter to Carmarthen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £64, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The train journey from Exeter to Carmarthen covers a distance of 137 km and takes approximately 4h 16m. Trains run 17 per day.
The train distance from Exeter to Carmarthen is 137 km.
The first train from Exeter to Carmarthen leaves at 4:39.
The last train from Exeter to Carmarthen departs at 21:14.
Trains from Exeter to Carmarthen run approximately 17 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter to Carmarthen.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter to Carmarthen.
To get from Exeter to Carmarthen, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Exeter to Carmarthen.
The train station in Exeter that goes to Carmarthen is Exeter St Davids (EXD), and it arrives at Carmarthen station (CMN).
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Carmarthen is by coach, costing approximately £49.
Booking trains from Exeter to Carmarthen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Exeter to Carmarthen offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the rolling countryside and along the South Wales coastline, providing picturesque landscapes and glimpses of charming rural areas.
A day trip from Exeter to Carmarthen is not feasible as the journey duration is 4h 16m. However, there are 16 trains per day covering the distance of 137 km.
Spending two to three days in Carmarthen allows visitors to explore its historic sites, enjoy local markets, and take in the surrounding natural beauty, such as the Brecon Beacons and coastal areas.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter to Carmarthen.

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Carmarthen

Exeter
Carmarthen
The major train station for departures in Exeter is Exeter St Davids. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter St Davids for your trip from Exeter to Carmarthen.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter St Davids
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Exeter St Thomas
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
  • 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
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Both platforms
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street

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