There are 3 ways to get from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fareham to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 25m£63–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
5h 59m£28–46Drive 140.5 mi
- Drive from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfilcar 140.5 mi
3h 7m£35–51
Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fareham station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Fareham and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Fareham and Merthyr Tydfil is 154 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Fareham station.
The best way to get from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Fareham, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Fareham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Fareham to Merthyr Tydfil.
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