Bournemouth to Carmarthen Trains

Bournemouth to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Carmarthen takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Carmarthen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 51m
Duration: 261 mi
Distance: £130
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Reading

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Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain

5h 29m

£108–193

Bournemouth to Carmarthen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:40 PM → 12:23 AM
Arrives next day
4h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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