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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Newport (South Wales) | Carmarthen | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Newport (South Wales) | Carmarthen | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Newport (South Wales) | Carmarthen | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Newport (South Wales) | Carmarthen | No tags | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Newport to Carmarthen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carmarthen. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newport to Carmarthen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Newport to Carmarthen?
The cheapest train tickets from Newport to Carmarthen start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newport to Carmarthen?
The average train journey time from Newport to Carmarthen is 2h 8m, covering a distance of 59 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 57m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Newport to Carmarthen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newport to Carmarthen?
The earliest train from Newport to Carmarthen departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:38.
Which is the best train operator from Newport to Carmarthen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newport to Carmarthen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newport to Carmarthen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newport to Carmarthen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newport to Carmarthen was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newport to Carmarthen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £53 for a train ticket from Newport to Carmarthen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-06.
