There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
4h 18m£65–105Drive 122.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhonddacar 122.4 mi
2h 21m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
6h 10m£64–98Train, bus via Hereford
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
7h 15m£49–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Rhondda122.4 mi
2h 21mBus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
7h 40m£34–76
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Rhondda is 136 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Ystrad Rhondda via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Ferndale Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rhondda.
There are 671+ hotels available in Rhondda.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Rhondda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














