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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Rhondda is to bus and line 172 bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 4h 38m.

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 to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Bus Station 7 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m 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 National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

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 5m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 172 bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Rhondda bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station 9.

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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Train
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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 5m
£32–69
Bus, line 172 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Port Talbot Bus Station 9bus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 7 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
4h 38m
£15–21
Drive 56.9 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Rhonddacar 56.9 mi
1h 10m
£15–21
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 45m
£25–52

Carmarthen to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 96.2 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Bus Station 7, Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 4h 38m.

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