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

By bus and train

To get from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Blaenau Gwent in Wales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Pontypridd station to Cardiff Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus and finally take the X15 bus from Maes-Glas Shops, Maesglas station to High Street, Abertillery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 3030
Bus - X15X15
Leaves from Pontypridd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Queen Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guildford Crescent Hg, Cardiff
    ID cditdtd
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Newport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maes-Glas Shops, Maesglas
    ID nwpdada
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maes-Glas Shops, Maesglas
    ID nwpdadg
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X15X15
    Wait for bus
    X15
    Brynmawr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station High Street, Abertillery
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Abertillery
    ID blgadmd
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and X15

To get from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Blaenau Gwent in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Pontypridd station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the X15 bus from Market Square 19, Newport station to High Street, Abertillery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - X15X15
Leaves from Pontypridd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport (S Wales)
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Square 19, Newport
    ID nwpgpjw
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - X15X15
    Wait for bus
    X15
    Brynmawr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station High Street, Abertillery
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Abertillery
    ID blgadmd
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Blaenau Gwent

The distance between Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales and Blaenau Gwent, Wales is approximately 40.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Blaenau Gwent 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf

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

Bus stations close to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

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

Public transport stations close to Blaenau Gwent, Wales

Blaenau Gwent is located at Blaenau Gwent, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Railway Inn, Abertillery.

Bus stations close to Blaenau Gwent:

  • Railway Inn, Abertillery
  • Abertillery Tesco, Abertillery
  • Peniel Pentecostals, Abertillery

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and X15

To get from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Blaenau Gwent in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Pontypridd station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the X15 bus from Market Square 19, Newport station to High Street, Abertillery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - X15X15
Leaves from Pontypridd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport (S Wales)
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Square 19, Newport
    ID nwpgpjw
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - X15X15
    Wait for bus
    X15
    Brynmawr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station High Street, Abertillery
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Abertillery
    ID blgadmd
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line 30, Bus line X15.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line X15.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

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

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Cardiff Central station near Rhondda Cynon Taf to Cardiff Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till High Street, Abertillery station near Blaenau Gwent in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Rhondda Cynon Taf and Blaenau Gwent in Wales by train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Cardiff Central station near Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales.

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

    Get off the train at the High Street, Abertillery stop, which is closest to Blaenau Gwent in Wales.

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