How to get from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Pontypridd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min.

31min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Cardiff Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cardiff
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberdare
  • 3
    Ride to train station Pontypridd
    Ride to train station
    Pontypridd
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, take the 27 bus from Westgate Street Kp, Cardiff station to Corbett Road, Cathays Park station. Next, take the T4 bus from Corbett Road, Cathays Park station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5, Pontypridd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2727
Bus - T4T4
Walk to Rhondda Cynon Taf
Leaves from Westgate Street Kp, Cardiff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kp, Cardiff
    ID cditjtd
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corbett Road, Cathays Park
    ID cdiagdj
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5, Pontypridd
    ID rhopagt
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rhondda Cynon Taf
    Walk to
    Rhondda Cynon Taf
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf

The distance between Cardiff, Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales is approximately 12.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cardiff

Cardiff is located at Cardiff, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Wood Street Ja, Cardiff.

Train stations close to Cardiff:

  • Cardiff Bay

Bus stations close to Cardiff:

  • Wood Street Ja, Cardiff
  • Wood Street Jb, Cardiff
  • Wood Street Jr, Cardiff

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 Pontypridd.

Train stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

  • Trefforest
  • Trefforest Estate

Bus stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

  • Pontypridd
  • Union Street, Graig
  • Sardis House D3, Pontypridd

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, take the 27 bus from Westgate Street Kp, Cardiff station to Corbett Road, Cathays Park station. Next, take the T4 bus from Corbett Road, Cathays Park station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5, Pontypridd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2727
Bus - T4T4
Walk to Rhondda Cynon Taf
Leaves from Westgate Street Kp, Cardiff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kp, Cardiff
    ID cditjtd
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corbett Road, Cathays Park
    ID cdiagdj
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5, Pontypridd
    ID rhopagt
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rhondda Cynon Taf
    Walk to
    Rhondda Cynon Taf
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 27, Bus line T4.

  • Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales in 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Aberdare station near Cardiff to Pontypridd station near Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales by train?

    The total travel time between Cardiff and Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales by train is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cardiff to get to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Aberdare station near Cardiff in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cardiff and Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

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

  • When is the last bus from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    The last bus from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales is the Aberdare - Cardiff line. It leaves the Philharmonic Jp, Cardiff stop at 20:52.

  • When is the first train from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales?

    The first train from Cardiff to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales is Transport for Wales. It leaves the Cardiff Central station at 09:28.

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