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How to get fromPontypridd to Carmarthenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain train Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2h 49m
    £29–67
  2. Drive  61.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Carmarthencar car 61.7 mi
    1h 12m
    £16–23
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1c
    4h
  4. Line 404 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    3h 17m
    £26–54

Pontypridd to Carmarthen by train

Calendar187Weekly Trains
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Carmarthen via Cardiff Central in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 once daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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