The average train between Rhondda and Swansea takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Rhondda to Swansea. 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 Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhondda is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Swansea at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Rhondda station and arriving at Swansea station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Rhondda to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
Rhondda to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Rhondda to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rhondda and Swansea is 34.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 1h 59m.