There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Rhondda by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 36m£25–54Drive 45.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Llanelli to Rhonddacar 45.2 mi
1h£12–17Train, line 172 bus
- Take the train from Llanelli to Bridgendtrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
2h 46m£18–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Llanelli to Rhonddataxi 45.2 mi
1h£190–240Line 111 bus, bus, line 172 bus
- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus X1
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
4h 40m£12–15
Llanelli to Rhondda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Rhondda is to line 111 bus and bus and line 172 bus which costs £12 - £15 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Rhondda is to drive which takes 1h and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Swansea Bus Station Stand E and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Llanelli and Rhondda is 76 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £25 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Llanelli to Rhondda, including transfers.
Llanelli to Rhondda bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus and line 172 bus, which costs £12 - £15 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Ferndale Hotel via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand E, Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £190–240
Andy's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1554 741373
Matts Taxis Llanelli
- Phone
- +44 1554 757 757
S & G Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7880 931 759
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Rhondda bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.
Llanelli to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Rhondda is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Llanelli to Rhondda.
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