The average train between Carmarthen and Dover takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Dover station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Carmarthen to Dover train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Dover train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Carmarthen to Dover train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carmarthen and Dover is 397.2 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Dover Priory via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 16m.