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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Carmarthen
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Carmarthen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Carmarthen will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gloucester 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 142 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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 Gloucester to Carmarthen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Carmarthen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 142 km
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3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Carmarthen train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Carmarthen trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:49 Gloucester | 3h42 | 08:31 Carmarthen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Carmarthen
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Trains from Gloucester to Carmarthen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 142 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 20:32 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Gloucester to Carmarthen trainsTransport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Gloucester and Carmarthen from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Carmarthen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Carmarthen
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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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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