There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
4h 21m£86–170Bus, line 321 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
8h£27–43Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
6h 8m£40–93Drive 148.7 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Lutoncar 148.7 mi
3h 13m£37–53
Merthyr Tydfil to Luton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton is to bus and line 321 bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Sophia Gardens and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Luton via Cardiff Central, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Luton is 204 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Luton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Luton, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Luton Station Interchange via Law Courts RJ, Sophia Gardens, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Luton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Luton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Luton.
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