There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Rhondda by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 19m£106–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
8h 34m£37–57Drive 212 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Rhonddacar 212 mi
4h 23m£53–77Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
9h 6m£74–190Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
7h 28m£75–127Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
9h 53m£46–74Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 57m£80–201
Leeds to Rhondda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Rhondda is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Rhondda is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Bus Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Leeds and Rhondda is 252 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Leeds to Rhondda, including transfers.
Leeds to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Rhondda is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Ystrad Rhondda via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Ferndale Hotel via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–320
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–140
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Leeds to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Rhondda is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Leeds to Rhondda.
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