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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rhondda is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Rhondda is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Rhondda?

The distance between Bournemouth and Rhondda is 205 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rhondda without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Bournemouth to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rhondda bus from?

Bournemouth to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rhondda train from?

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

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rhondda is to train via Reading which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £85 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rhondda bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rhondda train arrive?

Bournemouth to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Rhondda is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Bournemouth to Rhondda.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 614+ hotels available in Rhondda.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
4h 39m
£56–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
7h 37m
£27–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralFareham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotel124
7h 15m
£29–65
Drive 129.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Rhondda129.3 mi
2h 56m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
5h 11m
£56–186

Bournemouth to Rhondda by train

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4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.4 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ystrad Rhondda via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Ferndale Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 37m.

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