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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Cheltenham is 87 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Law Courts RJ station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 39m
£33–61
Drive 66.8 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenhamcar 66.8 mi
1h 24m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Law Courts RJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 825
4h 25m
£23–50

Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cheltenham Spa via Cardiff Central in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Royal Well Bus Station via Law Courts RJ and Sophia Gardens in around 4h 25m.

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