There are 5 ways to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 53m£26–54Drive 60 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfilcar 60 mi
1h 24m£15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
- Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 4m£18–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bristol-BRS to Merthyr Tydfil60 mi
1h 24mBus
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
3h 7m£16–32
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Public Transport Interchange and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Merthyr Tydfil is 70 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £26 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Public Transport Interchange station.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Bristol Airport (BRS), England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a bus from Public Transport Interchange to Merthyr Tydfil via Temple Meads Stn, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Public Transport Interchange to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Kingsway GR and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bristol-BRS to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Merthyr Tydfil.
There are 733+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Merthyr Tydfil. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















