There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
5h 9m£89–160Drive 126.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouthcar 126.3 mi
3h 2m£32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 5m£50–120Train
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 9m£65–135Train #2
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 44m£50–96
Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Sophia Gardens and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Bournemouth is 209 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Bournemouth Station via Law Courts RJ, Sophia Gardens, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Bournemouth.
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