There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 2m£84–139Drive 216.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfilcar 216.4 mi
4h 15m£54–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Kendal to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 23m£77–131Train, bus via Station
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 38m£76–134
Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Kendal and Merthyr Tydfil is 256 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil.
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What companies run services between Kendal, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Kendal to Merthyr Tydfil via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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