There are 7 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 23m£83–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
7h£40–144Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Merthyr Tydfil172.5 mi
3h 30mDrive 172.5 mi
- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfilcar 172.5 mi
3h 30m£42–61Fly to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
7h 46m£284–1,011Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 16m£42–80Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h£219–473
London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Canning Town, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, London Victoria and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Custom House and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Merthyr Tydfil is 180 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs £280 - £1,100 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a bus from London City Airport to Merthyr Tydfil via Custom House Station, Custom House, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–460
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £70–320
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £70–320
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–240
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £100–330
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £65–300
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £65–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Merthyr Tydfil.
There are 733+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Merthyr Tydfil. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.