What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Rhondda?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Rhondda is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Rhondda?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Rhondda is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Rhondda?

The distance between Port Talbot and Rhondda is 52 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Rhondda without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £13 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Rhondda?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Port Talbot to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Rhondda bus from?

Port Talbot to Rhondda bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Rhondda train from?

Port Talbot to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Rhondda is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 172 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Rhondda bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Rhondda bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Port Talbot to Rhondda train arrive?

Port Talbot to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Rhondda is 24 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Port Talbot to Rhondda.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Rhondda?

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

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Port Talbot to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, line 172 bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff CentralSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert
1h 50m
£14–26
Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Rhondda23.4 mi
48 min
£6–9
Line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel172
2h 4m
£9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Rhondda23.4 mi
48 min
£50–65
Bus, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel172
2h 28m

Port Talbot to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 51.5 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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