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

By train

To get from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Swansea in Wales, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Pontypridd station to Cardiff Central station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cardiff Central station to Swansea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
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 - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 5
    Ride to train station Swansea
    Ride to train station
    Swansea
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Swansea in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T4 bus from Catherine Street E2, Pontypridd station to Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cardiff Central station to Swansea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - T4T4
Bus - 99
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Catherine Street E2, Pontypridd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Catherine Street E2, Pontypridd
    ID rhopapt
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff
    ID cdidajm
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gn, Cardiff
    ID cdidagt
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Cardiff International Sports Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wood Street Jr, Cardiff
    ID cdimtwd
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 9
    Ride to train station Swansea
    Ride to train station
    Swansea
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Swansea

The distance between Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales and Swansea, Wales is approximately 61.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Swansea 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 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 Swansea, Wales

Swansea is located at Swansea, Wales and the nearest public transport station is High Street Station , Swansea.

Bus stations close to Swansea:

  • High Street Station , Swansea
  • High Street Station, Swansea
  • Swansea

By bus and train

To get from Rhondda Cynon Taf to Swansea in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T4 bus from Catherine Street E2, Pontypridd station to Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cardiff Central station to Swansea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - T4T4
Bus - 99
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Catherine Street E2, Pontypridd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Catherine Street E2, Pontypridd
    ID rhopapt
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - T4T4
    Wait for bus
    T4
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gj, Cardiff
    ID cdidajm
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greyfriars Road Stop Gn, Cardiff
    ID cdidagt
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Cardiff International Sports Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wood Street Jr, Cardiff
    ID cdimtwd
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swansea
  • 9
    Ride to train station Swansea
    Ride to train station
    Swansea
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line 9, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea in Wales by train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Swansea station, which is closest to Swansea in Wales.

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