There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 39m£93–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
8h 33m£42–66Drive 189.3 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfilcar 189.3 mi
3h 25m£48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
8h 26m£87–134
Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via St Margaret's Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Nottingham and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Lincoln and Merthyr Tydfil is 223 miles. The road distance is 190.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Merthyr Tydfil via Nottingham and Cardiff Central in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Merthyr Tydfil College via St Margaret's Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Lincoln to Merthyr Tydfil.
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