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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rhondda is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rhondda is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Bristol to Rhondda?

The distance between Bristol and Rhondda is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Bristol to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rhondda bus from?

Bristol to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rhondda train from?

Bristol to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Bristol to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Bristol to Rhondda bus arrive?

Bristol to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bristol to Rhondda train arrive?

Bristol to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Rhondda is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Bristol to Rhondda.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

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Bristol to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 1m
£22–44
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bridge KQ to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
3h 58m
£12–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
3h 9m
£22–42
Drive 56.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Rhonddacar 56.8 mi
1h 14m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
3h 33m
£16–31

Bristol to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 57.1 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferndale Hotel via Sophia Gardens and Talbot Street in around 3h 33m.

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