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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 2m
    £94–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    9h 3m
    £33–52

  3. Drive  193.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 193.3 mi
    3h 32m
    £48–70

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 10m
    £88–148

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    6h 57m
    £68–120

Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil via Sheffield, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 9h 3m.

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