The average train between Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfil takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil. 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 Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
Book your Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfil is 64.9 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 16m.