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 via Plymouth
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 St Austelltrain
8h 25m£91–175Bus
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 15m£34–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Penuel to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the train from Plymouth to St Austelltrain
11h 13m£52–88Drive 208.4 mi
- Drive from Rhondda to Portscathocar 208.4 mi
4h 4m£52–75Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
8h 35m£103–186Train 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 St Austelltrain
8h 51m£94–175
Rhondda to Portscatho by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 15m.
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 Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
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, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Rhondda and Portscatho is 240 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Portscatho without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 25m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 8h 25m 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 via Plymouth which takes 8h 25m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Portscatho, England?
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Roseland Garage via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, St Austell, Bus Station, and The Square in around 8h 25m. 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 11h 15m.
- 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
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- 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)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- 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 St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- 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 St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Penuel to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Ferndale Hotel to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- 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
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rhondda to Portscatho bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF 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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