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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Cardiff North Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Birmingham is 132 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 51m
£65–101
Drive 101.7 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Birminghamcar 101.7 mi
1h 58m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 32m
£29–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
4h 53m
£34–76

Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 131.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Birmingham Coach Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, and Bus Station in around 5h 32m.

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