What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Rhondda?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Rhondda is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Rhondda?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Rhondda is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Sheffield, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Rhondda?

The distance between Barnsley and Rhondda is 231 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Rhondda without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Rhondda?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Barnsley to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Rhondda bus from?

Barnsley to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Rhondda train from?

Barnsley to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Rhondda is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Barnsley to Rhondda bus arrive?

Barnsley to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Rhondda train arrive?

Barnsley to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Rhondda is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Barnsley to Rhondda.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Rhondda?

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

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Barnsley to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Rhondda by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
5h 52m
£94–338
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
8h 1m
£24–69
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Rhondda206.7 mi
3h 53m
£53–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotel124
7h 7m
£63–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North RoadUk078
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
9h 27m
£24–66

Barnsley to Rhondda by train

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.4 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Ystrad Rhondda via Sheffield, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Ferndale Hotel via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 8h 1m.

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