There are 3 ways to get from Rhondda to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 14m£52–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardensbus 124
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Stationbus Cp1
6h£27–45Drive 126.1 mi
- Drive from Rhondda to Southamptoncar 126.1 mi
3h 2m£31–45
Rhondda to Southampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Southampton is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Coach Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Southampton Central via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Rhondda and Southampton is 135 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Rhondda to Southampton, including transfers.
Rhondda to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ferndale Hotel station.
Rhondda to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Southampton Central via Cardiff Central in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to Coach Station via Sophia Gardens in around 6h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rhondda to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Rhondda to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Southampton is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Rhondda to Southampton.
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