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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h.

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 8 and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Kingsway Hilton GP, Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.

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 12m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ 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 12m
£70–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h
£32–55
Drive 133.5 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Leicestercar 133.5 mi
2h 42m
£33–48
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 16m
£48–94

Merthyr Tydfil to Leicester by train

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Distance: 170.6 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to St Margaret's Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway Hilton GP, Castle Street, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h.

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