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

The cheapest way to get from Rhymney to Rhondda is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhymney to Rhondda is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Rhymney and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhymney to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from The Royal and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Rhymney and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Rhymney to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Rhymney and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Rhymney to Rhondda?

The distance between Rhymney and Rhondda is 41 miles. The road distance is 19.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhymney to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £12 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Rhymney to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhymney to Rhondda bus from?

Rhymney to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from The Royal station.

Where do I catch the Rhymney to Rhondda train from?

Rhymney to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhymney station.

Train or bus from Rhymney to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Rhymney to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £12 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus and line 132 bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Rhymney to Rhondda bus arrive?

Rhymney to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Rhymney to Rhondda train arrive?

Rhymney to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Rhymney to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhymney to Rhondda is 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Rhymney to Rhondda.

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

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Rhymney to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rhymney to Cardiff Queen StreetRhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 2m
£13–21
Drive 19.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rhymney to Rhondda19.4 mi
33 min
£5–7
Line 53 bus, bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from The Royal to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 153 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8X4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Ferndale Hotel132
2h 16m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rhymney to Rhondda19.4 mi
33 min
£40–55
Line 53 bus, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from The Royal to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 153 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Station172 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 12 to Penuel172
2h 21m
£10–15

Rhymney to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 40.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Rhymney to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Queen Street in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Royal to Ferndale Hotel via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 in around 2h 16m.

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