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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rhondda is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rhondda is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rhondda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Corbett Road and arriving at Ferndale Hotel. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rhondda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rhondda?

The distance between Cardiff and Rhondda is 19 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11.

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

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rhondda bus from?

Cardiff to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Corbett Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rhondda train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rhondda is to train which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rhondda bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Ferndale Hotel station.

Where does the Cardiff to Rhondda train arrive?

Cardiff to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rhondda is 20 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cardiff to Rhondda.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 635+ hotels available in Rhondda.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert
49 min
£7–11
Drive 19.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rhondda19.9 mi
36 min
£5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corbett Road to Ferndale Hotel132
1h 31m
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Rhondda19.9 mi
36 min
£45–55

Cardiff to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Corbett Road to Ferndale Hotel every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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