There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
5h 2m£105–217Drive 192 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Elycar 192 mi
3h 51m£48–69Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 59m£129–186Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain
8h 2m£99–167
Merthyr Tydfil to Ely by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Ely via Cardiff Central, Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Ely is 242 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Ely train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Ely train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Ely is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Ely.
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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 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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