The average train between Rhondda and Birmingham takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhondda to Birmingham. 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 Rhondda and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Rhondda station and arriving at Birmingham station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Rhondda to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
Rhondda to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Rhondda to Birmingham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Rhondda and Birmingham is 139.9 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central in around 3h 42m.