What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £15 - £29 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Merthyr Tydfil is 118 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £15 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £15 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Tresillian Way station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
4h 46m
£15–29
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 46m
£81–140
Drive 76.2 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfilcar 76.2 mi
1h 54m
£19–27
Bus via Machynlleth
1. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
5h 53m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
6h 7m

Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 117.8 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 46m.

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