There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Trefforesttrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
38 min£4–7Line 78 bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 9 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4bus 78 / ...
1h 12m£7–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntafftaxi 12.9 mi
17 min£60–75Drive 12.9 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaffcar 12.9 mi
17 min£4–5
Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £60 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Glyntaff. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 9 and arriving at Glyntaff Campus via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Trefforest. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Glyntaff is 13 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £7.
The train from Merthyr Tydfil to Trefforest takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 9.
Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff is to train which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 78 bus, which costs £7 - £16 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Glyntaff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Trefforest hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 9 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Trefforest
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 9 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
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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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4.
Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Trefforest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff is 13 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Glyntaff.
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