The average train between London and Rhondda takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Rhondda station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
London to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
Book your London to Rhondda train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London and Rhondda is 230.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 3h 15m.