There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Rhondda by train, bus, 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
3h 12m£65–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
4h 37m£19–30Drive 115.7 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Rhonddacar 115.7 mi
2h 20m£29–41Train, bus
- 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
5h 22m£47–95
Birmingham to Rhondda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Rhondda is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Rhondda is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Birmingham and Rhondda is 128 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Birmingham to Rhondda, including transfers.
Birmingham to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Birmingham to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Rhondda is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Ferndale Hotel via Cardiff North Road and Greyfriars Road GF in around 4h 37m.
- 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
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Birmingham to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Rhondda is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Birmingham to Rhondda.
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