What is the cheapest way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Betws-y-Coed and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Betws-y-Coed station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Betws-y-Coed station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Corwen Bus Station, Eldon Square 1, Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Betws-y-Coed and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Betws-y-Coed and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Llandudno Junction and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Betws-y-Coed and Merthyr Tydfil is 231 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.

How do I travel from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Corwen Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandudno Junction station.

Train or bus from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil.

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Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
6h 48m
£90–156
Drive 126 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfilcar 126 mi
3h 6m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
8h 56m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 41m
£79–130
Bus via Caernarfon
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
9h 48m

Betws-y-Coed to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Betws-y-Coed, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Llandudno Junction to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Betws-y-Coed station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Corwen Bus Station, Eldon Square 1, Bus Depot, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 56m.

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