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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Parade Street 2 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Llangollen?

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 5h 44m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Llangollen is 173 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 770+ hotels available in Llangollen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
5h 44m
£60–110
Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
7h 4m
£12–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 56m
£48–83
Drive 109.4 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollencar 109.4 mi
2h 26m
£27–39

Merthyr Tydfil to Llangollen by train and bus

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Distance: 171.6 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Parade Street 2 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 7h 4m.

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