There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 46m£68–113Drive 139.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Baycar 139.9 mi
3h 33m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Bangor stationbus 1
8h 54m
Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay station. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Bangor station via Newtown Bus Station and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
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 bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 54m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Colwyn Bay via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, Machynlleth Town Clock, Bangor station, and Bangor (Gwynedd) in around 8h 54m.
- 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
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
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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