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How to get fromRhondda to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rhondda to Swansea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain train Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2h 1m
    £26–53

  2. Drive 34.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rhondda to Swanseacar car 34.8 mi
    49 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 172 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
    2h 20m
    £16–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rhondda to Swanseataxi taxi 34.8 mi
    49 min
    £80–100

  5. Line 172 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    2h 32m
    £13–26

  6. Line 172 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Penuel to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus bus X1
    3h 8m
    £9–11

Rhondda to Swansea by train

Calendar206Weekly Trains
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 and Sarn Odeon in around 2h 32m.

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