The average train between Aberdare and Llanelli takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdare to Llanelli. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aberdare and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Aberdare station and arriving at Llanelli station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Aberdare to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Aberdare to Llanelli train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Aberdare and Llanelli is 49.3 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Aberdare to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 3h 1m.