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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Rhondda is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Rhondda is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Brecon to Rhondda?

The distance between Brecon and Rhondda is 38 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Rhondda without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Brecon to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Rhondda bus from?

Brecon to Rhondda bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Free Street station.

Where does the Brecon to Rhondda bus arrive?

Brecon to Rhondda bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Brecon to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Rhondda is 30 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Brecon to Rhondda.

Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 617+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Brecon to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 132 bus, car

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypriddtrain
3. Take the train from Pontypridd to Ystrad Rhonddatrain
2h 7m
Drive 29.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brecon to Rhonddacar 29.9 mi
47 min
£8–11
Bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8bus X4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
2h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brecon to Rhonddataxi 29.9 mi
47 min
£60–80
Bus, line 9 bus, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Free Street to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 12 to Penuelbus 172
2h 54m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brecon to Rhondda.

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Distance: 37.5 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a bus from Free Street to Ferndale Hotel via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 in around 2h 28m.

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