There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to St Josephs Conventbus X4
56 min£6–10Train
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Taffs Welltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 1m£10–17Drive 21.9 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfacar 21.9 mi
28 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfataxi 21.9 mi
28 min£45–60
Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 station and arriving at St Josephs Convent. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Taffs Well via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Gabalfa is 23 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs £6 - £10.
The bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to St Josephs Convent takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa is to bus which takes 56 min and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £18 and takes 1h 1m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Gabalfa, Wales?
Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to St Josephs Convent hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Taffs Well hourly. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 39 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Taffs Well
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to St Josephs Convent
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Ran's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1685 377 777
Valley Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1685 388 860
Winter's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1443 690 000
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at St Josephs Convent station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Taffs Well station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa is 22 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Gabalfa.
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