The average train between Swindon and Rhondda takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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 Swindon and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Rhondda station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Swindon to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
Book your Swindon to Rhondda train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swindon and Rhondda is 115.7 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 2h 18m.