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 32m£59–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
4h 48m£27–43Drive 110 mi
- 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 57m
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £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 1 via Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
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 32m.
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 32m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus 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 32m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 48m.
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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
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- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
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Booking & Getting There
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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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