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

The cheapest way to get from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Maesteg and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Maesteg station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4 and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Maesteg and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Maesteg and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Maesteg and Merthyr Tydfil is 52 miles. The road distance is 23.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £20 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4.

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

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

Train or bus from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and line 404 bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 3.

Where does the Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil is 23 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 70 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maesteg to Cardiff Centraltrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 19m
£20–35
Drive 23 mi
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1. Drive from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfilcar 23 mi
55 min
£6–9
Line 70 bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 3bus 70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 404
3h 46m
£14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfiltaxi 23 mi
55 min
£50–60
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town
2. Take the bus from Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
2h 55m
£27–45

Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 52 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Maesteg, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Maesteg to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 in around 3h 46m.

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