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

The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Ludlow and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Groe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ludlow and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Ludlow and Merthyr Tydfil is 103 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride station.

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

Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.

Train or bus from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.

Where does the Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Cardiff Centraltrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 1m
£34–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride to Groebus X11
2. Take the bus from Groe to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
4h 6m
£9–12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Abergavennytrain Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
3h 41m
£23–36
Drive 66.4 mi
1. Drive from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfilcar 66.4 mi
1h 25m
£17–24

Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 102 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ludlow to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride to Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Groe in around 4h 6m.

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