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How to get fromAberystwyth to Rhonddaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 34m
    £68–114

  2. Drive  87.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Rhonddacar car 87.1 mi
    2h 16m
    £22–31

  3. Bus, train, line 172 bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus bus 172
    5h 54m

  4. Bus, line 172 bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway 6bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus bus 172
    6h 33m

  5. Bus, train, line 172 bus via Lampeter

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus bus 172
    6h 39m
    £31–60

Aberystwyth to Rhondda by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel via Port Talbot Parkway 4, Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 6h 33m.

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