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How to get fromBradford to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bradford to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds 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 38m
    £126–210

  2. Drive 196.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bradford to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 196.2 mi
    3h 57m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    8h 41m
    £51–114

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    11h 4m
    £76–160

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    6h 45m
    £79–137

  6. Train, bus via Oswestry

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus x76
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    9h 56m

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 52m
    £77–179

Bradford to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Merthyr Tydfil via Leeds, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Kingsway GA, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 8h 41m.

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