There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to PontypriddCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 29m£9–33Bus, line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1132
3h 13mDrive 61.6 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Pontypridd61.6 mi
1h 10m£16–22Train, line 404 bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to BridgendMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3404
3h 37m£17–32
Carmarthen to Pontypridd by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Catherine Street E1 via Sarn Odeon and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Pontypridd is 90 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £9 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.
Carmarthen to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypridd is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Catherine Street E1 via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 3h 13m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Catherine Street E1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Station Hill to Sardis House D3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Carmarthen to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Pontypridd is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Carmarthen to Pontypridd.
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