The average bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Rhondda takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Airport (CWL) is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Llantwit Major Interchange and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport station and arriving at Ferndale Hotel station via Llantwit Major Interchange station and Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Ferndale Hotel station.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Rhondda is 29.9 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Ferndale Hotel via Llantwit Major Interchange and Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C in around 3h 20m.