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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Rhondda is to train which costs £5 - £6 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Rhondda is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Rhondda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greyfriars Road GF and arriving at Ferndale Hotel. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Rhondda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Wales to Rhondda?

The distance between Wales and Rhondda is 19 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £5 - £6.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda takes 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wales to Rhondda bus from?

Wales to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GF station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Rhondda train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Wales to Rhondda is to train which takes 53 min and costs £5 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Wales to Rhondda bus arrive?

Wales to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Ferndale Hotel station.

Where does the Wales to Rhondda train arrive?

Wales to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.

Can I drive from Wales to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Rhondda is 20 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Wales to Rhondda.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 613+ hotels available in Rhondda.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
53 min
£5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
1h 34m
£8–12
Drive 19.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rhonddacar 19.9 mi
36 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Rhonddataxi 19.9 mi
36 min
£45–55

Wales to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 19.3 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Wales and Rhondda, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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