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

The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Rhondda and Portscatho?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Portscatho. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Highertown via Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rhondda and Portscatho?

No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Portscatho. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at St Austell via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Rhondda to Portscatho?

The distance between Rhondda and Portscatho is 240 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 12m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Rhondda to Portscatho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhondda to Portscatho bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rhondda to Portscatho train from?

Rhondda to Portscatho train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Rhondda to Portscatho?

The best way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to train via Bristol which takes 8h 12m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Rhondda to Portscatho bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rhondda to Portscatho train arrive?

Rhondda to Portscatho train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Rhondda to Portscatho?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Portscatho is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Rhondda to Portscatho.

Where can I stay near Portscatho?

There are 2244+ hotels available in Portscatho.

Rhondda to Portscatho - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhondda to Portscatho by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to St Austelltrain Bristol Temple Meads - Penzance / ...
8h 12m
£104–204
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 Trurobus
10h 50m
£35–57
Drive 208.4 mi
1. Drive from Rhondda to Portscathocar 208.4 mi
4h 4m
£51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 35m
£109–209
Train via Newton Abbot
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
3. Take the train from Newton Abbot to St Austelltrain
8h 36m
£99–199

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Distance: 239 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Highertown via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, St Austell, Bus Station, and The Square in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to Highertown via Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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