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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £11 - £22 and takes 3h 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 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Millennium Garden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

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 20m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth is 96 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 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £11 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club 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 3h 54m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Millennium Garden 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.

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Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from RAFA Club to Millennium Gardenbus T4
2. Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3h 54m
£12–22
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 20m
£80–146
Drive 76.4 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwythcar 76.4 mi
1h 54m
£19–27
Bus via Machynlleth
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
5h 45m
£18–26
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 25m

Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 95.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from RAFA Club to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Millennium Garden in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 20m.

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