There are 6 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Trurotrain
6h 46m£155–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
11h 16m£36–67Bus via Plymouth
- Take the bus from Penuel to Sophia Gardensbus 124
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Fal Garagebus 504
11h 4m£41–66Drive 208.4 mi
- Drive from Rhondda to Portscathocar 208.4 mi
4h 4m£53–76Train via Newton Abbot
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Trurotrain
8h 46m£99–185Train #2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
8h 55m£102–186
Rhondda to Portscatho by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Portscatho. However, there are services departing from Penuel and arriving at Highertown via Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station and Fal Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
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, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Rhondda and Portscatho is 252 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 6h 46m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Rhondda to Portscatho, including transfers.
Rhondda to Portscatho bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Penuel 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 6h 46m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Portscatho, England?
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Portscatho via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Truro in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penuel to Highertown via Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, and Fal Garage in around 11h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- 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
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- 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
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newton Abbot to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Penuel to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Ferndale Hotel to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- 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 Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Fal Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 Bristol Temple Meads 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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