The average train between Liverpool and Rhondda takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Rhondda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Rhondda station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Liverpool to Rhondda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Rhondda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
Book your Liverpool to Rhondda train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Liverpool and Rhondda is 197.4 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ystrad Rhondda via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 17m.