The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rhondda takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 every 2 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rhondda. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Rhondda at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Rhondda station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Rhondda train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rhondda is 388.1 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Ystrad Rhondda via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 6h 51m.