The average train between Rhondda and Carmarthen takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhondda to Carmarthen. 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 Rhondda and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Rhondda station and arriving at Carmarthen station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Rhondda to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
Rhondda to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Book your Rhondda to Carmarthen train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rhondda and Carmarthen is 62.9 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Carmarthen via Cardiff Central in around 3h 5m.