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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Polecat Road via Cardiff North Road, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at White Notley via Cardiff Central, London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Essex is 215 miles. The road distance is 204.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £400 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Essex bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Essex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Essex is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Essex.

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

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Merthyr Tydfil to Essex - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
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 Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
5h 30m
£99–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 39m
£38–71
Drive 203.2 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Essexcar 203.2 mi
4h 11m
£50–71
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
8h 44m
£74–391
Train via Gloucester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 9m
£146–238
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
8h 36m
£75–210
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
9h 7m
£296–713

Merthyr Tydfil to Essex by train

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to White Notley via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Polecat Road via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 39m.

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