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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to London is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to London is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to London station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and London?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to London. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at London Paddington via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to London?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and London is 169 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to London without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to London, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to London?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to London is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to London bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to London is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to London.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to London 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 London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 23m
£69–135
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Law Courts RJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
5h 51m
£23–37
Bus via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
5h 30m
£35–80
Drive 163.4 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Londoncar 163.4 mi
3h 6m
£41–59

Merthyr Tydfil to London by train

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Distance: 168 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to London Paddington via Cardiff Central in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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