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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Rhondda is to bus and line 172 bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Rhondda is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Sainsbury's Quay Parade and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Swansea to Rhondda?

The distance between Swansea and Rhondda is 65 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Swansea to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Rhondda bus from?

Swansea to Rhondda bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Sainsbury's Quay Parade station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Rhondda train from?

Swansea to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Swansea to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 172 bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Swansea to Rhondda bus arrive?

Swansea to Rhondda bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Swansea to Rhondda train arrive?

Swansea to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Rhondda is 35 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Swansea to Rhondda.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Rhondda?

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

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Swansea to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, line 172 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 27m
£25–53
Drive 35.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Rhonddacar 35.1 mi
50 min
£9–13
Train, line 172 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
2h 30m
£16–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Rhonddataxi 35.1 mi
50 min
£80–100
Bus, line 172 bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotelbus 172
3h 9m
£9–12

Swansea to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 64.7 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Ferndale Hotel via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 3h 9m.

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