What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Blaenrhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Blaenrhondda Post Office via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Blaenrhondda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Treherbert. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The distance between Cardiff and Blaenrhondda is 22 miles. The road distance is 24.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £7 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Treherbert takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Blaenrhondda bus from?

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Blaenrhondda train from?

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 130 bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Blaenrhondda bus arrive?

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Cardiff to Blaenrhondda train arrive?

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Treherbert station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Blaenrhondda is 25 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda?

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Cardiff to Blaenrhondda - 6 ways to travel via train, line 130 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Blaenrhondda by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Treherberttrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 2m
£7–12
Train, line 130 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Porthtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2. Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 3 to Blaenrhondda Post Officebus 130
1h 54m
£9–14
Drive 24.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Blaenrhonddacar 24.8 mi
51 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Blaenrhonddataxi 24.8 mi
51 min
£95–120
Bus, line 130 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 to Blaenrhondda Post Officebus 130
2h 26m
£9–13
Line 400 bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Showcase Cinemabus 400
2. Take the bus from Showcase Cinema to Tynewydd Bridgebus 120
2h 29m

Cardiff to Blaenrhondda by train

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Distance: 22.2 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Blaenrhondda, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Treherbert every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Blaenrhondda Post Office via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 2h 26m.

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