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

By train

To get from Newport to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Newport (S Wales) station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Pontypridd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Newport (S Wales)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Fernhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station Pontypridd
    Ride to train station
    Pontypridd
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Newport to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Newport (S Wales) station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Pontypridd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Newport (S Wales)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Carmarthen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Treherbert
  • 5
    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 Newport to Rhondda Cynon Taf

The distance between Newport, Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales is approximately 24.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newport 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 Newport

Newport is located at Newport, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Queensway Q5, Newport.

Bus stations close to Newport:

  • Queensway Q5, Newport
  • Queensway Q6, Newport
  • Queensway Q1, Newport

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 Catherine Street E1, Pontypridd.

Train stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

  • Trefforest Estate
  • Trefforest

Bus stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

  • Catherine Street E1, Pontypridd
  • Catherine Street E2, Pontypridd
  • Catherine Street E4, Pontypridd

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Newport to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Newport (S Wales) station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Pontypridd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Newport (S Wales)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Carmarthen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Treherbert
  • 5
    Ride to train station Pontypridd
    Ride to train station
    Pontypridd
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

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

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Swansea station near Newport to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Pontypridd station near Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Newport and Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales by train is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Swansea station near Newport in Wales.

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

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

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