There are 4 ways to get from Rhondda to Portscatho 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 Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 34m£109–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardensbus 124
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
10h 43m£37–63Drive 208.4 mi
- Drive from Rhondda to Portscathocar 208.4 mi
4h 4m£51–74Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austelltrain
8h 40m£99–194
Rhondda to Portscatho by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Portscatho. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Highertown via Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Portscatho. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Truro via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Rhondda and Portscatho is 258 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Rhondda to Portscatho, including transfers.
Rhondda to Portscatho bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ferndale Hotel station.
Rhondda to Portscatho train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Portscatho, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Truro 5 times a week. Tickets cost £95–190 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to Highertown via Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £95–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Rhondda to Portscatho bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Rhondda to Portscatho train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Portscatho is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Rhondda to Portscatho.
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