There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Treorchytrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 18m£14–23Drive 25.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Tafcar 25.1 mi
50 min£6–9Line 304 bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Treorchytrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 46m£11–18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Rhondda Cynon Taf25.1 mi
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taftaxi 25.1 mi
50 min£50–65Line 304 bus, line 321 bus, line 124 bus
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchangebus 304
- Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand Abus 321
- Take the bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C to Sion Chapelbus 124
3h 31m£11–13
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Sion Chapel via Llantwit Major Interchange and Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Treorchy via Cardiff Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Rhondda Cynon Taf is 36 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £14 - £23.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £14 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and line 321 bus and line 124 bus, which costs £11 - £13 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales?
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Treorchy via Barry Hotel, Barry, and Cardiff Queen Street in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Sion Chapel via Llantwit Major Interchange and Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barry to Cardiff Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Queen Street to Treorchy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Treorchy
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand C to Sion Chapel
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
1st Line Taxis (Barry)
- Phone
- +44 1446 722 888
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1446 747 500
- Website
- a2btaxisbarry.co.uk
Business Drive Wales
- Phone
- +44 1446 621251
- Website
- businessdrivewales.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Llantwit Major Interchange station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf is 25 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rhondda Cynon Taf.
There are 671+ hotels available in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Rhondda Cynon Taf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





