The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Rhondda station via Pontypridd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda is 11 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ystrad Rhondda via Pontypridd in around 1h 5m.