The average train between Portsmouth and Carmarthen takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Portsmouth to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Portsmouth to Carmarthen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Portsmouth and Carmarthen is 252.3 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Carmarthen via Cardiff Central in around 5h 42m.