Carmarthen railway station is a key terminus and interchange on the West Wales Line, connecting services to Cardiff Central, Swansea, and London, as well as onward connections to Milford Haven, Fishguard Harbour, and Pembroke Dock. From Carmarthen station you can travel directly across South and West Wales.

The station has a ticket office, ticket machines, a buffet café, toilets, waiting rooms, and a car park. Plan your journey before you travel, or buy your tickets in advance to get the best fares.

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


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

Cycle hire is provided by Brompton Bike in Carmarthen at Carmarthen Bus Station, which is approximately 400m on foot or cycle from the rail station via King Morgan Bridge. Home - Brompton Bike Hire (bromptonhire.com)

Parking information
Car Park

Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 64
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/carmarthen/carmarthen-station-carmarthen
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

 

How to get to Carmarthen station

Carmarthen railway station is located at Old Station Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1JN.

Local bus stops are located outside the station front, and a regular Park and Ride service operates to the town centre from Nantyci. Rail replacement buses and a dedicated taxi rank are situated right outside the main station entrance.

 

Parking at Carmarthen station

There is a passenger car park located directly at Carmarthen station, open seven days a week. The parking facility includes clearly marked accessible parking bays near the entrance, accessible payment equipment, and is monitored by CCTV.

 

Cycling at Carmarthen station

Secure cycle storage racks are provided at Carmarthen station for passengers looking to combine cycling with rail travel. The bike stands are located near the main platform access points and are covered by the station's CCTV network.

 

History of Carmarthen station

The railway first reached Carmarthen in 1852, though the original station operated north of the river. The current Carmarthen station site was opened on 1 July 1902 by the Great Western Railway to provide a more unified passenger experience closer to the expanding town.

While the surrounding region suffered a series of line closures in the 1960s under the Beeching Axe, including historic rural routes to Llandeilo and Aberystwyth, Carmarthen remained a vital transport lifeline for West Wales. Today, it stands as a bustling, modern station handling a diverse array of local and intercity services.

 

Carmarthen station FAQs

Does Carmarthen station have a ticket office?

Yes, Carmarthen station features a staffed ticket office open throughout the week. Digital self-service ticket machines are also available in the main concourse for quick purchases and ticket collection. You can also buy tickets in advance online.

Is there parking at Carmarthen station?

Yes, there is a dedicated passenger car park located at Carmarthen station, offering ample spaces, accessible bays, and CCTV security.

Is there bike storage at Carmarthen station?

Yes, secure cycle storage stands are available at Carmarthen station and are monitored by CCTV.

Is Carmarthen station step-free?

Yes, Carmarthen station has step-free access to all platforms throughout the whole station. The station features level access into the booking hall, wide ticket gates, boarding ramps, and an induction loop system to assist passengers.

Does Carmarthen station have toilets?

Yes, public toilets and accessible baby-changing facilities are available inside the station building.

Is there Wi-Fi at Carmarthen station?

No, there is no public Wi-Fi available at Carmarthen station

How many platforms does Carmarthen station have?

Carmarthen station has two platforms.

How far is Carmarthen station from the town centre?

Carmarthen station sits just south of the River Tywi, roughly a 10-minute walk across the bridge into the historic town centre.

Are there cafes at Carmarthen station?

Yes, the station features an on-site buffet café serving hot drinks, snacks, and light refreshments to passengers.