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Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $7.69, with average prices for this route around $7.69. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
23:04 Cardiff Queen Street	23:52 Ystrad Rhondda	48m, Direct		Find Tickets

Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda Train Route Details

First train

06:30

Last train

23:04

Departure station

Cardiff Queen Street

Arrival station

Ystrad Rhondda

Journey time

48m

Distance

18 miles

Price

$7.69*

Train operators

Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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