The average train between Llanelli and Rhondda takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Llanelli to Rhondda. 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 Llanelli and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Rhondda station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Llanelli to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
Book your Llanelli to Rhondda train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Llanelli and Rhondda is 49.2 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 3h.