There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Doncastertrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 12m£98–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
9h 14m£32–50Drive 188.7 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncastercar 188.7 mi
3h 27m£47–68Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain
6h 20m£93–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
- Take the train from Abergavenny to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain
7h 2m£68–112
Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Doncaster via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Doncaster is 228 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Doncaster, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster 5 times a week. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 9h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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 Abergavenny to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Stockport to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Doncaster.
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