How to get from Blaenau Gwent to Rhondda Cynon Taf by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Blaenau Gwent to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X15 bus from Bywater Row, Abertillery station to Market Square 18, Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Pontypridd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X15X15
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Bywater Row, Abertillery

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bywater Row, Abertillery
    ID blgdaga
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X15X15
    Wait for bus
    X15
    Newport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square 18, Newport
    ID nwpgpjt
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newport (S Wales)
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Treherbert
  • 8
    Ride to train station Pontypridd
    Ride to train station
    Pontypridd
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blaenau Gwent to Rhondda Cynon Taf

The distance between Blaenau Gwent, Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales is approximately 44.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blaenau Gwent to Rhondda Cynon Taf by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent is located at Blaenau Gwent, Wales and the nearest public transport station is High Street, Abertillery.

Bus stations close to Blaenau Gwent:

  • High Street, Abertillery
  • Commercial Street, Abertillery
  • Castle Street, Abertillery

Public transport stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Rhondda Cynon Taf is located at Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Temple, Graig.

Train stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

  • Trefforest
  • Trefforest Estate

Bus stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

  • Temple, Graig
  • Factory Lane, Graig
  • Rose & Crown , Graig

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blaenau Gwent to Rhondda Cynon Taf?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line X15, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct bus between Blaenau Gwent and Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Blaenau Gwent to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    The X15 bus line goes from Bywater Row, Abertillery station near Blaenau Gwent to Newport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Pontypridd station near Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Blaenau Gwent to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Blaenau Gwent and Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales by bus and train is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Blaenau Gwent to get to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    Get on the X15 bus from the Bywater Row, Abertillery stop near Blaenau Gwent in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Blaenau Gwent and Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    Get off the bus at the Pontypridd station, which is closest to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales.

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