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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £15 - £27 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Swindon and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Melksham and Merthyr Tydfil is 115 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train via Swindon which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

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

Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil is to train via Swindon which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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

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Train via Swindon
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 16m
£49–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
6h 18m
£16–27
Drive 76.7 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfilcar 76.7 mi
1h 37m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 25m
£34–68

Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 114.1 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Merthyr Tydfil via Swindon and Cardiff Central in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 6h 18m.

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