What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Parkway 4 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Rhondda?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Rhondda is 207 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Rhondda without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Rhondda bus from?

Aberystwyth to Rhondda bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Rhondda train from?

Aberystwyth to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 172 bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Rhondda bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Rhondda bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway 6 station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Rhondda train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Rhondda is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Aberystwyth to Rhondda.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Rhondda?

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Aberystwyth to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 172 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Rhondda by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 31m
£69–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
6h 50m
£20–31
Bus, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway 6bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
5h 55m
Drive 87.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Rhonddacar 87.1 mi
2h 16m
£22–32
Bus, train, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain
4. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
6h 3m
£31–60

Aberystwyth to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Ystrad Rhondda via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Parkway 4 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 5h 55m.

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