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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    4h 44m
    £102–206

  2. Bus, line 724 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 724 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    9h 39m
    £31–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus bus 509 / ...
    7h 59m
    £37–108

  4. Drive 146.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 146.9 mi
    3h 8m
    £36–52

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 51m
    £89–160

Bedford to Merthyr Tydfil by train and subway

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Merthyr Tydfil via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Kingsway GR, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 7h 59m.

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