There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 3m£110–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
9h 26m£43–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
8h 7m£63–105Drive 239.4 mi
- Drive from Dover to Merthyr Tydfilcar 239.4 mi
4h 6m£60–87Train, fly
- Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
8h 12m£372–1,189Train
- Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 55m£110–195
Dover to Merthyr Tydfil by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Bus Station, London Victoria and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Dover and Merthyr Tydfil is 249 miles. The road distance is 240.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 3m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Dover to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
The best way to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil is to train via London which takes 5h 3m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Dover, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Merthyr Tydfil via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Kingsway GR, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 9h 26m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–460
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dover to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dover to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Merthyr Tydfil is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil.
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