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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Pencester Road via Cardiff North Road, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Dover Priory via Cardiff Central, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Dover is 249 miles. The road distance is 240.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 23m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover is to train via London which takes 5h 23m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Dover bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Dover is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover?

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Merthyr Tydfil to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 23m
£117–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 40m
£39–77
Drive 239.1 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Dovercar 239.1 mi
4h 9m
£59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain
6h 9m
£117–236
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Rainham (Kent)train
4. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Dover Priorytrain
7h 56m
£120–246

Merthyr Tydfil to Dover by train and subway

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Distance: 247.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Dover Priory via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Pencester Road via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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