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 55m.

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 to London. However, there are services departing from Trevithick Memorial and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 and Kingsway K14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 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 26m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to London bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Market Square 15A station.

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.

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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 26m
£68–133
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
5h 55m
£23–37
Line 56 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 to Market Square 15Abus 56
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
5h 42m
£45–115
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 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trevithick Memorial to London Paddington via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1, Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 42m.

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