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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Rhonddaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypriddtrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2. Take the train from Pontypridd to Ystrad Rhonddatrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
    1h 3m
    £6–10

  2. Drive  12 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhonddacar car 12 mi
    33 min
    £3–5

  3. Line 9 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from RAFA Club to Glynhafod Terminusbus bus 9
    2. Take the taxi from Glynhafod Terminus to Rhonddataxi taxi
    1h 23m
    £50–67

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Rhonddataxi taxi 12 mi
    33 min
    £55–70

  5. Line 172 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kirkhouse Memorial Hall to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 89 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Penuelbus bus 172
    1h 24m
    £6–10

  6. Line 9 bus, line 172 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to Penuelbus bus 172
    1h 49m
    £8–12

Merthyr Tydfil to Rhondda by train

Calendar211Weekly Trains
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ystrad Rhondda via Pontypridd in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkhouse Memorial Hall to Penuel via Aberdare Bus Station 12 in around 1h 24m.

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