Fans heading to Cardiff this Sunday (November 9) from Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire to watch Wales take on Argentina in the rugby autumn internationals, are being urged to book their train seats now, with operators laying on extra services for the big match.

Kick-off for Wales v Argentina is at 3.10pm on Sunday at the Principality Stadium, and Great Western Railway is pulling out all the stops to get supporters there and back safely.

GWR will run six additional services into Cardiff before kick-off, helping thousands of fans reach the stadium in comfort.

In total, 30 trains will operate before the match, providing more than 14,500 seats for supporters travelling from across the network.

However, all trains will be reservation only, so customers are strongly advised to book seats in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.

Gates to the Principality Stadium open early, and fans are encouraged to travel ahead of the rush to ensure a stress-free journey.

The final whistle is expected around 5pm, and rail operators will be ready to get supporters home quickly and safely.

Five additional trains will run after the match to keep queues moving and ease congestion at Cardiff Central station.

Across the afternoon and evening, 22 trains will operate to carry supporters home, providing more than 11,000 seats to destinations across the network.

A queueing system will be in place at Cardiff Central to help customers board trains safely, with services operating on a first-come, first-served basis – reservations are not required for the journey home.

GWR Customer Services Director, Rachel Geliamassi, said:“We’re delighted to support these autumn international fixtures at the Principality Stadium, helping as many people as possible watch the finals – and proving that train is the very best way to travel.

“While we run additional services to cater for everyone who wants to travel, these are expected to be busy immediately before and after the matches, so plan ahead, check your journey beforehand and bear in mind if you are travelling to Cardiff on Sunday morning, you’ll need to reserve a seat.”

Transport for Wales (TfW) is also running extra trains for Wales v Argentina game, including pre-match services and additional services after the game.

With thousands of fans expected to descend on the Welsh capital, rail bosses are urging supporters to plan and secure their seats early.

All advance bookings can be made at www.gwr.com/check or through the Transport for Wales website.

Train remains the fastest, easiest, and most sustainable way to reach the Principality Stadium – so book your seat and enjoy the match without the hassle of driving and parking.