There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junctiontrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 11m£68–123Bus
cheapest- 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 Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
9h 30m£20–27Drive 139.4 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castlecar 139.4 mi
3h 30m£35–51
Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Castle Square Stop R via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot and Bangor Bus Station Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Llandudno Junction via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Conwy Castle is 218 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Conwy Castle, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Conwy Castle via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, and Castle Square Stop R in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- 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 2 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Conwy Castle.
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