There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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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 5m£110–211Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
9h 44m£38–75Drive 239.4 mi
- Drive from Dover to Merthyr Tydfilcar 239.4 mi
4h 6m£59–86Train
- 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 57m£110–211Train via Reading
- Take the train from Dover Priory to Rainham (Kent)train
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Abbey Wood (London)train
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 26m£121–246
Dover to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £85.
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 44m.
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 5m.
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 5m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 5m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 44m.
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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 9h 44m.
- 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 Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
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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