What is the cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Birmingham is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhondda to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rhondda and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Cardiff North Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rhondda and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Rhondda to Birmingham?

The distance between Rhondda and Birmingham is 128 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rhondda to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Rhondda to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £60 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Rhondda to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Rhondda to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhondda to Birmingham bus from?

Rhondda to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ferndale Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Rhondda to Birmingham train from?

Rhondda to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.

Train or bus from Rhondda to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Rhondda to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Rhondda to Birmingham bus arrive?

Rhondda to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF station.

Where does the Rhondda to Birmingham train arrive?

Rhondda to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Rhondda to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Birmingham is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Rhondda to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Rhondda to Birmingham?

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There are 4 ways to get from Rhondda to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 42m
£63–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
6h 25m
£23–37
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Rhondda to Birminghamcar 115.7 mi
2h 20m
£29–41
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 38m
£48–103

Rhondda to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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