What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Rhymney via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

The distance between Bristol and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough is 61 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £24 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough bus from?

Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough train from?

Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

The best way to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough bus arrive?

Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough train arrive?

Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?

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Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhymneytrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2h 6m
£24–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
3h 7m
£12–19
Drive 52.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Boroughcar 52.7 mi
1h 15m
£13–19
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
3h 10m
£15–28

Bristol to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough by train

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Distance: 60.8 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Rhymney via Cardiff Central in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Cardiff North Road and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 3h 7m.

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