The average train between Rhondda and Llanelli takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhondda 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 Rhondda and Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Rhondda station and arriving at Llanelli station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Rhondda to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
Rhondda to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.
Book your Rhondda to Llanelli train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rhondda and Llanelli is 49.2 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Llanelli via Cardiff Central in around 2h 54m.