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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Rhondda is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Rhondda is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Rhondda?

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 11m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Rhondda?

The distance between Birmingham and Rhondda is 128 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Birmingham to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Rhondda bus from?

Birmingham to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Rhondda train from?

Birmingham to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Rhondda is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Birmingham to Rhondda bus arrive?

Birmingham to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Rhondda train arrive?

Birmingham to Rhondda train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Rhondda is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Birmingham to Rhondda.

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

Book your Birmingham to Rhondda train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 662+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Birmingham to Rhondda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Rhondda by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
3h 11m
£54–81
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
6h 3m
£25–46
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Rhonddacar 115.7 mi
2h 20m
£29–42
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain
4h 13m
£40–84

Birmingham to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Ferndale Hotel via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 6h 3m.

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