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

By train

To get from Bridgend to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Bridgend 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 5 min.

65min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Bridgend

Step by Step

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

By bus and train

To get from Bridgend to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bridgend station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally 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 41 min.

101min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Bus - T4T4
Walk to Rhondda Cynon Taf
Leaves from Bridgend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bridgend
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kn, Cardiff
    ID cdimtpt
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Cardiff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corbett Road, Cathays Park
    ID cdiagdj
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5, Pontypridd
    ID rhopagt
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Bridgend to Rhondda Cynon Taf

The distance between Bridgend, Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales is approximately 32.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bridgend 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 Bridgend

Bridgend is located at Bridgend, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Bridgend.

Bus stations close to Bridgend:

  • Bridgend
  • Nolton Street, Bridgend
  • Bridgend Bus Station Stand 10, Bridgend

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:

  • Pontypridd
  • Trefforest
  • Trefforest Estate

Bus stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

  • Union Street, Graig
  • Sardis House D3, Pontypridd
  • Marks & Spencer, Pontypridd

By bus and train

To get from Bridgend to Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bridgend station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally 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 41 min.

101min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Bus - T4T4
Walk to Rhondda Cynon Taf
Leaves from Bridgend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bridgend
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Street Kn, Cardiff
    ID cdimtpt
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Cardiff
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corbett Road, Cathays Park
    ID cdiagdj
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Merthyr Tydfil
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5, Pontypridd
    ID rhopagt
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Bridgend to Rhondda Cynon Taf?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21, Bus line T4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Crewe station near Bridgend to Cardiff Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cardiff Central station near Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales by train is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Crewe station near Bridgend in Wales.

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

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

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