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Carmarthen to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 15m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£131
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Reading

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  1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
  2. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
  3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
5h 56m
£106–194

Carmarthen to Bournemouth train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 260.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Bournemouth via Swansea and Reading in around 5h 56m.

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