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How to get fromChelmsford to Merthyr Tydfilby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Merthyr Tydfil by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    4h 42m
    £86–155

  2. Drive  191.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 191.8 mi
    4h
    £48–70

  3. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    12h 30m
    £65–244

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 57m
    £84–228

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    7h 37m
    £297–993

Chelmsford to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 6 times a week.

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