There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 6m£110–194Drive 239.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dover to Merthyr Tydfilcar 239.4 mi
4h 6m£59–86Train, 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 16m£63–109Train
- 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 58m£110–194
Dover to Merthyr Tydfil by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 6m.
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 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 6m.
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 6m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Dover to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Dover to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
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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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 6m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dover Priory to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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