The average train between Rhondda and Pencoed takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhondda to Pencoed. 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 Rhondda and Pencoed. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Pencoed at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Rhondda station and arriving at Pencoed station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Rhondda to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
Rhondda to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pencoed station.
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The distance between Rhondda and Pencoed is 15.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Pencoed via Cardiff Central in around 1h 38m.