There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 31m£70–118Drive 110 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfilcar 110 mi
2h 15m£27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullringbus X1
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
6h 51mBus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 13m£32–67
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Coventry and Merthyr Tydfil is 151 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil.
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