The average train between Cardiff and Pontarddulais takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Pontarddulais. 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Pontarddulais. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Pontarddulais at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pontarddulais. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pontarddulais station via Llanelli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Cardiff to Pontarddulais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Pontarddulais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Cardiff to Pontarddulais train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Pontarddulais is 64.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llanelli hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours.