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

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There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 35m
    £122–188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 4m
    £36–58

  3. Drive 201.1 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 201.1 mi
    4h
    £49–71

  4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 39m
    £77–203

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds 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
    6h 39m
    £78–132

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    9h 31m
    £53–120

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    7h
    £93–219

Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Merthyr Tydfil via Cheltenham Spa and Cardiff Central in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 8h 4m.

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