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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Carmarthen (CMN)

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20

train journeys
per day

222

miles (357 kms)

5hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 23:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Carmarthen (CMN)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Carmarthen , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Carmarthen is approximately 222 miles (357 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 33 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Carmarthen.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Carmarthen. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Carmarthen Today

  • Mon 13th May
    04:43
    5 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:38
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    06:06
    5 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    11:49
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    07:08
    5 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    12:39
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    08:08
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    13:25
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    09:03
    5 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:32
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    10:03
    5 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    15:27
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    11:01
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    16:29
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    12:01
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    17:22
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    13:01
    5 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    18:47
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    14:01
    5 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    19:38
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    14:33
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    20:29
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    15:11
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    20:58
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    16:12
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    21:40
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    17:33
    5 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    18:12
    5 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    00:01
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    19:03
    5 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    01:02
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    20:02
    5 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    01:42
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    21:03
    9 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    06:36
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    23:03
    11 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    10:38
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen
  • Mon 13th May
    23:22
    14 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    13:25
    Colchester
    Carmarthen
    Colchester to Carmarthen

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Carmarthen Station

Station name Carmarthen (CMN)
Address Carmarthen station, Station Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2BE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:45 - 18:00
Saturday 06:45 - 18:00
Sunday 10:15 - 17:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Carmarthen

The travel time between Colchester and Carmarthen by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Carmarthen vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:29.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Carmarthen can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Carmarthen. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Carmarthen.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Carmarthen, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.