The average train between Bridgend and Rhondda takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Rhondda station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Bridgend to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
Bridgend to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
Book your Bridgend to Rhondda train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bridgend and Rhondda is 19.2 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 1h 37m.