What is the cheapest way to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Trevithick Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 5, Market Square 20 and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Guildford and Merthyr Tydfil is 159 miles. The road distance is 151.1 miles.

How do I travel from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

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Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 56 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 5m
£64–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
7h 35m
£27–40
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
6h 47m
£32–53
Drive 150.2 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfilcar 150.2 mi
2h 48m
£38–54

Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Merthyr Tydfil via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Trevithick Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 5, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 in around 6h 47m.

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