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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Herefordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Hereford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 31m
    £32–56

  2. Drive 42.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Herefordcar car 42.4 mi
    56 min
    £11–15

  3. Bus via Abergavenny

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2h 38m
    £16–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Herefordtaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    56 min
    £130–160

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from RAFA Club to Brecon Interchange 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Bridge Streetbus bus X44
    2h 49m

  6. Bus, line 23 bus

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Franklin Barnesbus bus 23
    3h 20m
    £14–20

Merthyr Tydfil to Hereford by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Hereford via Cardiff Central in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2 hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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