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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Cambridgeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    4h 47m
    £96–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    8h 48m
    £36–58

  3. Drive  176.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridgecar car 176.9 mi
    3h 46m
    £45–64

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CWL - STN
    7h 51m
    £73–259

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cambridgetrain train Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
    7h 7m
    £108–173

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
    9h 24m
    £54–126

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    7h 55m
    £92–243

Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge by train and subway

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cambridge via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Parkside via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff - North Road, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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