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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Birmingham and Merthyr Tydfil is 132 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

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

Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

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Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 21m
£68–98
Drive 102.3 mi
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1. Drive from Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfilcar 102.3 mi
1h 56m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
4h 33m
£34–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
5h 35m
£29–69

Birmingham to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 131.3 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 5h 35m.

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