There are 2 ways to get from Chester to Rhondda by train or car
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Chester to Rhondda by train
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The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rhondda is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Rhondda is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Chester and Rhondda is 168 miles. The road distance is 134.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Chester to Rhondda, including transfers.
Chester to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Rhondda is 134 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chester to Rhondda.
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
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