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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 10m
    £99–165

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 49m
    £37–62

  3. Drive  190.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 190.8 mi
    3h 50m
    £48–69

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 7m
    £93–227

  5. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 40m
    £81–149

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940
    8h 17m
    £39–70

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LGW - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    7h 39m
    £79–183

Brighton to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar195Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Merthyr Tydfil via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Merthyr Tydfil College via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 7h 49m.

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