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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth is 155 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth.

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

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
5h 46m
£40–79
Drive 76.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwythcar 76.4 mi
1h 54m
£19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
7h 4m
£23–34
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 18m
£70–118

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth by train and bus

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Greyfriars Road GJ, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and The Black Lion in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 18m.

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