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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Cardiff North Road and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Durham via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Durham is 325 miles. The road distance is 284.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham, including transfers.

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

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

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Durham bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Durham train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Durham is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Merthyr Tydfil to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
7h 9m
£138–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
12h 26m
£42–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
9h 8m
£70–115
Drive 283.2 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Durhamcar 283.2 mi
5h 2m
£71–102
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 43m
£55–138
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
8h 12m
£93–153
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 46m
£130–421
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
8h 10m
£108–255

Merthyr Tydfil to Durham by train

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Distance: 323.2 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Durham via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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