The average train between Poole and Carmarthen takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Carmarthen. 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 Poole and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Carmarthen? 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 Poole to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Poole to Carmarthen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Carmarthen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Poole to Carmarthen train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poole and Carmarthen is 205.3 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Carmarthen via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 6h 27m.