There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 30m£54–93Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
7h 48m£12–19Drive 109.4 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollencar 109.4 mi
2h 26m£28–40
Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Wrexham General via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Llangollen is 173 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Bridge End Hotel via Cardiff Central, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Bridge End Hotel via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 7h 48m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen.
There are 759+ hotels available in Llangollen.







