What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Blaenrhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Blaenrhondda Post Office via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Blaenrhondda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Treherbert. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The distance between Cardiff and Blaenrhondda is 22 miles. The road distance is 24.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £8 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Treherbert takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Blaenrhondda bus from?

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Blaenrhondda train from?

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 130 bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Blaenrhondda bus arrive?

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Cardiff to Blaenrhondda train arrive?

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Treherbert station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Blaenrhondda is 25 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

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Cardiff to Blaenrhondda - 6 ways to travel via train, line 130 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to TreherbertCardiff Central - Treherbert
1h 3m
£8–13
Drive 24.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda24.8 mi
51 min
£7–9
Train, line 130 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PorthCardiff Central - Treherbert
2. Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 3 to Blaenrhondda Post Office130
2h
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda24.8 mi
51 min
£55–70
Bus, line 130 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 to Blaenrhondda Post Office130
2h 16m
£9–13
Bus, line 130 bus via Morrisons
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Morrisons132
2. Take the bus from Morrisons to Blaenrhondda Post Office130
2h 44m
£11–16

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda by train

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Distance: 22.2 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Blaenrhondda, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Treherbert hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Blaenrhondda Post Office via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 2h 16m.

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