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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Elyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train
    5h 8m
    £100–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    9h 39m
    £47–78

  3. Drive  192 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Elycar car 192 mi
    3h 51m
    £48–69

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CWL - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain train
    9h 7m
    £80–270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Elytrain train Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
    6h 50m
    £108–163

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain train
    8h 5m
    £81–148

  7. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain train
    8h 32m
    £159–557

Merthyr Tydfil to Ely by train and subway

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Market Street via Greyfriars Road GJ, Sophia Gardens, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 9h 39m.

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