There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 17m£9–16Drive 25.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Baycar 25.8 mi
37 min£7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
1h 39m£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Baytaxi 25.8 mi
37 min£55–70
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Millennium Centre via Canal Street JF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff Bay is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.9 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £9 - £16.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £9 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Cardiff Bay, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Ran's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1685 377 777
Valley Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1685 388 860
Winter's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1443 690 000
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay is 26 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Bay.
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