Pembrokeshire rugby supporters hoping to let the train take the strain to Friday’s Six Nations clash against France might want to think again.

Anyone travelling home west of Carmarthen faces a nightmare six-hour train journey from Cardiff.

The game is scheduled to kick-off at 8pm, meaning the final whistle will blow at approximately 9.30pm.

The only problem is that the last direct trains back to Milford Haven go from Cardiff Central at 9.06pm and 9.22pm, arriving after midnight.

If they want to go by train, local fans will have to decide whether to leave the match early or endure marathon trips home.

Two trains do depart after the game - but supporters face long arduous journeys home.

Trains depart Cardiff at 11.15pm and 11.43pm. But both trains will take just over six-and-half-hours to reach Milford Haven thanks to a three hours and 13-minute stop at Carmarthen in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Arriva Trains Wales has no plans to schedule extra trains - forcing many to travel to the game by car or bus.

Simon Turton, special events manager at Arriva Trains Wales said: “On the evening of the Wales v France match on Friday, February 26th, Arriva Trains Wales will be strengthening services into west Wales with five additional services to Carmarthen.

“Arriva Trains Wales is in communication with the Millennium Stadium and Six Nations organisers and has presented the problems arising from the restrictions for onward travel on public transport for spectators and the operational challenges posed by late kick-off.

“Arriva Trains Wales would strongly advise any passengers travelling to Milford Haven after the match to make their way to the station as soon as possible. All passengers will have to join the queuing system and the capacity we have will be allocated on a first come first served basis.”

For help planning a journey by train, times and fares visit National Rail Enquiries at www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 08457 48 49 50.