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

The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Rhondda and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Rhondda and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Rhondda to Port Talbot?

The distance between Rhondda and Port Talbot is 52 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhondda to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £13 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Rhondda to Port Talbot, including transfers.

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

Rhondda to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ferndale Hotel station.

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

Rhondda to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.

Train or bus from Rhondda to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Rhondda to Port Talbot is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 172 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Rhondda to Port Talbot bus arrive?

Rhondda to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Rhondda to Port Talbot train arrive?

Rhondda to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Rhondda to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Port Talbot is 23 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Rhondda to Port Talbot.

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

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Where can I stay near Port Talbot?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Port Talbot.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 38m
£14–27
Drive 23.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rhondda to Port Talbotcar 23.2 mi
50 min
£6–9
Line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
1h 50m
£9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rhondda to Port Talbottaxi 23.2 mi
50 min
£50–60
Line 172 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4bus X1
2h 26m

Rhondda to Port Talbot by train

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Distance: 51.5 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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