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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Rhondda is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Rhondda is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Swindon to Rhondda?

The distance between Swindon and Rhondda is 87 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Swindon to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rhondda bus from?

Swindon to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rhondda train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Swindon to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Swindon to Rhondda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swindon to Rhondda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Rhondda is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Swindon to Rhondda.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 635+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Swindon to Rhondda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Rhondda by train, bus, or car

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 Swindon to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 15m
£30–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GDUk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
3h 42m
£20–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotel124
3h 23m
£30–60
Drive 85.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Rhondda85.3 mi
1h 41m
£22–31

Swindon to Rhondda by train

187Weekly Trains

2h 15mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Swindon to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Ferndale Hotel via Kingsway GD and Greyfriars Road GF in around 3h 42m.

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