The average train between Carmarthen and Bournemouth takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Carmarthen and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Carmarthen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Carmarthen to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Carmarthen and Bournemouth is 210.7 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Bournemouth via Swansea and Reading in around 5h 56m.