The average train between Carmarthen and Bournemouth takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. 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 hourly between Carmarthen and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 30m • 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 Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
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 South Western Railway.
The distance between Carmarthen and Bournemouth is 210.7 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 5h 56m.