What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Parkway 4 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Rhondda?

The distance between Carmarthen and Rhondda is 97 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Rhondda without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Rhondda bus from?

Carmarthen to Rhondda bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Rhondda train from?

Carmarthen to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 172 bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Rhondda bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Rhondda bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway 6 station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Rhondda train arrive?

Carmarthen to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Rhondda is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Carmarthen to Rhondda.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Rhondda?

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Carmarthen to Rhondda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 172 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
3h 4m
£33–70
Drive 56.9 mi
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1. Drive from Carmarthen to Rhonddacar 56.9 mi
1h 10m
£15–21
Bus, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Port Talbot Parkway 6bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
3h 53m
Train, line 172 bus
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
3h 13m
£26–52

Carmarthen to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 96.2 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Parkway 4 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 3h 53m.

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