Station message

Timetable change from Sunday 18 May

Check before you travel tfw.wales/timetables.

Two new services in the middle of the day between Carmarthen and Tenby (Monday - Saturday).

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Ticket machine
  • Ticket office
  • Toilets
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General service information
Staffing Level
Full time
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office
Information Services Open
Mon-Sun
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office
Yes
Prepurchase Collection
Ticket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Validator

No
Penalty Fares
AW
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room
Yes
Station Buffet

No
Toilets
Yes

The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Baby Change
Yes
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

Find WiFi Hotspots around Carmarthen station

Post Box
Yes
Shops

No
Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
Staff Help Available

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 23:59 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

Mon-Sun
Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

Ticket machines are touchscreen.

Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Yes
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
Accessible Public Telephones

No
Nearest Stations With More Facilities
GWN
National Key Toilets
Yes

The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Step Free Access

Category B2.

Step free access is available to Platform 1.

Platform 2 can be accessed via the ramp at the end of Platform 1 and across a foot crossing.


Coverage: partial Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Wheelchairs Available
Yes
Assisted Travel

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Transport links
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 16
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Location:

Eight Sheffield stands providing 16 spaces are located under the northern end of the canopy on Platform 1


Annotation:

Eight stands providing 16 spaces


Type: Stands
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is at the front of the station.

Taxi Rank

At the front of the station

Onward Travel

There is a good number of services available from outside the station including Traws Cymru bus routes T1 and T1A to Lampeter, Aberaeron and Aberystwyth. More information on Traws Cymru can be found here Transport for Wales - medium to long distance bus travel in Wales (traws.cymru) . We suggest you allow at least five minutes to transfer between your train and the bus.

An integrated rail-bus ticket from is also available to travel on trains to Carmarthen and then T1 and T1A. Check when booking your ticket by entering the following three letter codes for Lampeter (LTR), Aberaeron (AER) and for Aberystwyth checking the via Carmarthen fare options.

If your bus journey is more local, you may want to consider buying a Carmarthen PlusBus ticket with your train ticket for discount-priced unlimited bus travel around the town. For details visit www.PlusBus.info

Cycle Hire

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Parking information
Car Park

Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 68
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr/
Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

Overview

The station that serves the Welsh town of Carmarthen opened in 1902, and today, has nearly half a million passengers through its doors annually. Sitting on the opposite side of the River Towy than the town, visitors have to cross the footbridge in order to enter the town's ancient streets and squares. If you're visiting this lovely town, make sure to take a look at this comprehensive guide on things to do in Carmarthen so you don't miss any of its breathtaking beauties.

The station is home to a commemorative plaque, unveiled in 2019, to the railway workers who were killed in the First World War. A local train driver researched the eight men who lost their lives, and the ceremony was attended by hundreds of people, including members of the Armed Forces. 

 

How long does it take to walk from Carmarthen Station to Carmarthen town centre?

Taking Coracle Way, the walk from the station to Carmarthen's town centre takes around ten minutes.

What car parking facilities are available at Carmarthen Station?

There are spaces for 85 cars at Carmarthen Station.

What facilities are there for bike storage at Carmarthen Station?

Carmarthen Station has 8 spaces available for bike storage.

What other facilities are available at Carmarthen Station?
  • Toilets
  • Station buffet
  • Shops
  • Coin and cards telephones
  • Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops
Which popular destinations can be reached from Carmarthen Station?