There are 4 ways to get from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Treorchytrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
3h 19m£68–119Bus via Newport
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
- Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Red Cowbus 120
6h 45m£27–42Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardensbus 509 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Sion Chapelbus 124
6h 27m£32–51Drive 166.3 mi
- Drive from London to Rhondda Cynon Tafcar 166.3 mi
3h 18m£42–60
London to Rhondda Cynon Taf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf is to bus via Newport which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Sion Chapel via Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Treorchy via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between London and Rhondda Cynon Taf is 167 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf, including transfers.
London to Rhondda Cynon Taf bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Rhondda Cynon Taf train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between London, England and Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales?
You can take a train from London Paddington to Treorchy via Cardiff Central in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Sion Chapel via Sophia Gardens and Talbot Street in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Treorchy
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Talbot Street to Sion Chapel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 to Red Cow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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
London to Rhondda Cynon Taf bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
London to Rhondda Cynon Taf train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Rhondda Cynon Taf is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from London to Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Book your London to Rhondda Cynon Taf train tickets online with Omio.
There are 664+ hotels available in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

















