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 49 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 49 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 station. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 5 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

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 49m.

How far is it from Rhondda to Port Talbot?

The distance between Rhondda and Port Talbot is 32 miles. The road distance is 23.6 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 line 172 bus which takes 1h 49m and costs £9 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m 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 line 172 bus which takes 1h 49m and costs £9 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £22 and takes 1h 49m.

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 24 miles. It takes approximately 49 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 bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 172 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7172
1h 49m
£9–15
Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rhondda to Port Talbot23.4 mi
49 min
£6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff CentralTreherbert - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot ParkwayCardiff Central - Swansea / ...
1h 49m
£12–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rhondda to Port Talbot23.4 mi
49 min
£50–65
Line 172 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7172
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 5X1
2h 19m

Rhondda to Port Talbot by bus and train

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.6 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Port Talbot Parkway via Cardiff Central in around 1h 49m.

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