The average train between Cardiff and Rhondda takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 11:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rhondda station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Cardiff to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.
Cardiff to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Rhondda is 27.2 km. The road distance is 30 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 49 min.
