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Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre
A volunteer-run museum on the dockyard story, with displays on shipbuilding, naval life and the town’s growth around the Royal Dockyard.
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 4 trains that leave Carmarthen for Pembroke Dock every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G38314
G39201
G39526 · G39226
G39211
G38314
G39201
G39211
G39526 · G39226Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 47 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock trains for today, Thursday 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G38314 | On time 8:51 Carmarthen station (CMN) | 1h17 | 10:08 Pembroke Dock station (PMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39201 | On time 10:54 Carmarthen station (CMN) | 1h18 | 12:12 Pembroke Dock station (PMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39211 | On time 12:52 Carmarthen station (CMN) | 1h18 | 14:10 Pembroke Dock station (PMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39526 · G39226 | On time 13:55 Carmarthen station (CMN) | 2h16 | 16:11 Pembroke Dock station (PMD) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 6:54 |
Last train 22:26 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Pembroke Dock — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pembroke Dock trip today.
A volunteer-run museum on the dockyard story, with displays on shipbuilding, naval life and the town’s growth around the Royal Dockyard.
A compact local museum inside the castle grounds, displaying objects and interpretation that deepen a visit to Pembroke’s wider history.
A small museum and memorial collection focused on Pembroke Dock’s flying boat base, sharing stories, artefacts and photographs from wartime service.
A scenic stretch of the National Trail with estuary views, wooded sections and paths linking local history with the Pembrokeshire coastline.
A waterside heritage area around the old dockyard, good for walking, harbour views and understanding how Pembroke Dock developed around the estuary.
A broad waterfront promenade and green space popular for short walks, estuary panoramas and watching activity on Milford Haven Waterway.
Welsh cawl is a traditional lamb and vegetable broth, long linked with rural Welsh homes and pubs across Pembrokeshire.
Glamorgan sausages are Welsh cheese, leek and breadcrumb sausages, a classic meat-free dish often served in cafés and pubs.
Welsh rarebit is hot cheese on toasted bread with mustard and ale, a beloved Welsh supper and pub snack.
Well-known local café and restaurant serving breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee in a casual town-centre setting.
Popular waterfront pub and restaurant at Pembroke Dock Marina serving pub classics, seafood and drinks in a relaxed setting.
Established inn restaurant known for generous Welsh pub food, steaks and Sunday lunches in a traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Rooms and meals are usually cheaper than in major UK tourist cities, while local buses and casual dining stay fairly affordable.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually just get small change or no tip.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pembroke Dock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock trains use the Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock station pair. Use this guide to compare Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Carmarthen has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Carmarthen.
Ticket office support is available at Carmarthen.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Carmarthen: Parking, WC.
Available at Carmarthen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carmarthen: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. 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, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Pembroke Dock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Pembroke Dock.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pembroke Dock: Parking.
Available at Pembroke Dock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pembroke Dock: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 from the car park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: At the entrance to car park, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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