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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Rhondda is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Rhondda is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Swindon to Rhondda?

The distance between Swindon and Rhondda is 87 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Swindon to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rhondda bus from?

Swindon to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rhondda train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Swindon to Rhondda is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Swindon to Rhondda bus arrive?

Swindon to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swindon to Rhondda train arrive?

Swindon to Rhondda train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Rhondda is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Swindon to Rhondda.

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

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Swindon to Rhondda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Rhondda by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 14m
£34–62
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
4h 2m
£18–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
3h 27m
£35–62
Drive 85.2 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Rhonddacar 85.2 mi
1h 41m
£21–31

Swindon to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 86.9 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Ystrad Rhondda via Cardiff Central in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Ferndale Hotel via Sophia Gardens and Talbot Street in around 4h 2m.

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