The average train between Birmingham and Rhondda takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Rhondda station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Birmingham to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
Book your Birmingham to Rhondda train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Rhondda is 139.9 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 3h 12m.