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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Derby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Derby is 173 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Derby bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Derby is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby.

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Merthyr Tydfil to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 43m
£73–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
7h 37m
£33–61
Drive 139.9 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Derbycar 139.9 mi
2h 41m
£35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 52m
£49–95

Merthyr Tydfil to Derby by train

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Derby via Cardiff Central in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Sophia Gardens, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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