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How to get fromCaerphilly Castle to Merthyr Tydfilby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Caerphilly Castle to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 120 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Gate Square to Sardis House D3bus bus 120
    2. Take the train from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    1h 37m
    £8–13

  2. Drive  17.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caerphilly Castle to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 17.1 mi
    26 min
    £5–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    1h 48m
    £9–17

  4. Line 120 bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Castle Entrance to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9bus bus 120
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Merthyr Tydfil Collegebus bus 78 / ...
    2h 23m
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Caerphilly Castle to Merthyr Tydfiltaxi taxi 17.1 mi
    26 min
    £75–95

Caerphilly Castle to Merthyr Tydfil by foot, bus, and train

Calendar214Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Caerphilly Castle, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Caerphilly Castle to Merthyr Tydfil College via Castle Entrance and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 in around 2h 23m.

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