There are 2 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay by train or car
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Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay by train
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The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Colwyn Bay is 213 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay.
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What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay via Cardiff Central in around 5h 46m.
- 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
Train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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