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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Kingsway GR, Sophia Gardens and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Northampton via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Northampton is 181 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton.

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

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
5h 14m
£67–123
Drive 134 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Northamptoncar 134 mi
2h 50m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk905 / ...
7h 26m
£36–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
6h 15m
£45–108

Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton by train

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Northampton Town Centre via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 26m.

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