What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Centre and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bay and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Merthyr Tydfil is 24 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £9 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Millennium Centre station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £9 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Gorsedd Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil is 25 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

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Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 25m
£9–17
Drive 25.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfilcar 25.3 mi
36 min
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Centre to Gorsedd Gardensbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
1h 55m
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfiltaxi 25.3 mi
36 min
£55–70

Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 24.1 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Centre to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Gorsedd Gardens and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 1h 55m.

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