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How to get fromAberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 45m
    £71–116

  2. Drive  76.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 76.2 mi
    1h 54m
    £19–28

  3. Bus, train via Bridgend

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 172
    8h 7m
    £36–69

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 1m
    £40–79

Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 45m.

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