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How to get fromColchester to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester 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 49m
    £97–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus bus 509 / ...
    7h 59m
    £41–69

  3. Drive  215.7 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 215.7 mi
    4h 26m
    £54–77

  4. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    7h 52m
    £68–249

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

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    7h 44m
    £308–1,159

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 21m
    £87–203

Colchester to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via London Victoria, Kingsway GR, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 7h 59m.

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