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Carmarthen to Aberdare trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Aberdare takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Aberdare. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration
100 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 16m
£33–71

Carmarthen to Aberdare train times

Trains run hourly between Carmarthen and Aberdare. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Aberdare at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 16m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 16m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 15m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 18m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 12m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 99.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 16m.

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