There are 2 ways to get from Derby to Rhondda by train or car
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Derby to Rhondda by train
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The cheapest way to get from Derby to Rhondda is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Rhondda is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Derby and Rhondda is 169 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Derby to Rhondda, including transfers.
Derby to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Rhondda is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Derby to Rhondda.
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What companies run services between Derby, England and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 4h 4m.
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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