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Carmarthen to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Poole takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 38m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
6h 25m
£83–175

Carmarthen to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Carmarthen and Poole. 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 Poole at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway12h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Poole? 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.

Map of how to get from Carmarthen to Poole.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Poole via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 6h 25m.

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