The average train between Carmarthen and Pontypridd takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen to Pontypridd. 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 Pontypridd. 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 Pontypridd at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Carmarthen to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Book your Carmarthen to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carmarthen and Pontypridd is 72.1 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 2h 26m.
