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 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 30m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Rhondda?

The distance between Bournemouth and Rhondda is 205 miles. The road distance is 130.6 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 30m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Bournemouth to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rhondda train from?

Bournemouth to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth 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 131 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 393+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Bournemouth to Rhondda - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Rhondda by train, car, or bus

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

Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain
4h 30m
£92–159
Drive 129.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Rhonddacar 129.8 mi
2h 56m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain
5h 12m
£69–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westover Road to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain
6h 5m
£51–92

Bournemouth to Rhondda by train

132Weekly Trains

4h 30mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.3 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 30m.

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