There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda 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 Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert
3h 8m£13–38Bus, line 172 bus
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6T1c
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1X1
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel172
4h 7mDrive 56.9 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Rhondda56.9 mi
1h 9m£14–21Train, line 172 bus
- Take the train from Carmarthen to BridgendMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel172
3h 27m£17–31
Carmarthen to Rhondda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Rhondda is 97 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £13 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Rhondda bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.
Carmarthen to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £13 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 172 bus, which costs and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 4h 7m.
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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 Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
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 Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Rhondda bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.
Carmarthen to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Rhondda is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Carmarthen to Rhondda.
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