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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Rhondda is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Rhondda is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Newport to Rhondda?

The distance between Newport and Rhondda is 31 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £12 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Newport to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Rhondda bus from?

Newport to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Rhondda train from?

Newport to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Newport to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Newport to Rhondda is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £12 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Newport to Rhondda bus arrive?

Newport to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Newport to Rhondda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Rhondda is 28 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Newport to Rhondda.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

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Newport to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Rhondda by train, bus, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 28m
£12–19
Drive 27.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Rhondda27.8 mi
43 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
2h 17m
£11–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Rhondda27.8 mi
43 min
£100–130
Bus via Friars Walk 15
1. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Kingsway GR30
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
2h 40m
£10–14

Newport to Rhondda by train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Ferndale Hotel via Kingsway GD and Greyfriars Road GF in around 2h 17m.

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