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How to get fromEssex to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Essex to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h
    £98–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    9h 22m
    £39–71

  3. Drive 201.7 mi

    1. Drive from Essex to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 201.7 mi
    4h 9m
    £49–71

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    12h 42m
    £74–391

  5. Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 16m
    £75–210

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    9h 49m
    £295–711

Essex to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Essex, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from White Notley to Merthyr Tydfil via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 9h 22m.

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