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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Maesteg?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Maesteg station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 9 and arriving at Maesteg Bus Station Stand 2 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Maesteg?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Maesteg via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Maesteg is 52 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £17 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 9.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £17 - £28. Alternatively, you can line 78 bus and line 404 bus and line 70 bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg is 23 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg.

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

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Where can I stay near Maesteg?

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Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 78 bus

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

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best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Maestegtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2h 37m
£17–28
Drive 22.7 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Maestegcar 22.7 mi
55 min
£6–9
Line 78 bus, line 404 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 9 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4bus 78 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus 404
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 3 to Maesteg Bus Station Stand 2bus 70 / ...
4h 14m
£14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Maestegtaxi 22.7 mi
55 min
£100–130

Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg by train

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Distance: 52 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Maesteg, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Maesteg via Cardiff Central in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 9 to Maesteg Bus Station Stand 2 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 3 in around 4h 14m.

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