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How to get fromGlasgow to Rhonddaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Rhondda by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 41m
    £149–250

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain train
    5h 14m
    £57–157

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotelbus bus 124
    12h 2m
    £69–139

  4. Drive 366.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Rhonddacar car 366.3 mi
    6h 54m
    £90–129

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotelbus bus 124
    11h 52m
    £270–384

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain train
    6h 2m
    £67–176

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain train
    6h 44m
    £93–201

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 45m
    £145–474

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 32m
    £100–210

Glasgow to Rhondda by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Ystrad Rhondda via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferndale Hotel via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 12h 2m.

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