The average train between Carmarthen and Rhondda takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Carmarthen to Rhondda. 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 Rhondda. 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 Rhondda at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Rhondda station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Carmarthen to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
Book your Carmarthen to Rhondda train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Carmarthen and Rhondda is 62.9 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 3h 6m.