There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Rhondda by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 7m£19–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
3h 36m£12–19Drive 56.8 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Rhonddacar 56.8 mi
1h 14m£14–21
Bristol to Rhondda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rhondda is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rhondda is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
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 7m.
The distance between Bristol and Rhondda is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £18 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Bristol to Rhondda, including transfers.
Bristol to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 36m.
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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Ferndale Hotel via Cardiff North Road and Greyfriars Road GF in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Bristol to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Rhondda is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Bristol to Rhondda.
Book your Bristol to Rhondda train tickets online with Omio.
There are 665+ hotels available in Rhondda.



















