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£70–116Drive 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 55mBus
- Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale Housebus X1
- Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084
7h
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 to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Belgrade Theatre and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
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 Coventry, depart from Belgrade Theatre 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 and takes 7h.
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 Belgrade Theatre to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Dale House, Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 7h.
- 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
- £55–85
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- 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
- £9–16
- 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
- £17–45
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- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Coventry to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Dale House 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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