There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Rhondda by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
5h 13m£55–139Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
10h 26m£23–51Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Station550 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotel124
8h 47m£31–86Drive 151 mi
- Drive from Liverpool to Rhondda151 mi
3h 32m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 57m£60–130
Liverpool to Rhondda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Rhondda is to bus via Birmingham which costs £23 - £55 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Rhondda is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Liverpool and Rhondda is 194 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Rhondda without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Liverpool to Rhondda, including transfers.
Liverpool to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Rhondda train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Rhondda is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ystrad Rhondda via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Ferndale Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–20
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Liverpool to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Liverpool to Rhondda train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Rhondda is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Liverpool to Rhondda.
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