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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Leicester is 172 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester.

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

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Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 11m
£86–131
Drive 133.5 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicestercar 133.5 mi
2h 42m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
7h 35m
£36–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 13m
£55–107

Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester by train

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Distance: 170.6 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to St Margaret's Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 35m.

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