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

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    7h 59m
    £134–227

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 24m
    £59–159

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    11h 16m
    £72–142

  4. Drive 355.4 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 355.4 mi
    6h 32m
    £87–125

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    8h 52m
    £142–241

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 12m
    £69–178

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 53m
    £95–203

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 53m
    £147–476

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 41m
    £102–212

Glasgow to Merthyr Tydfil by train, foot, and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 11h 16m.

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