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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 37m.

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 Coach Park via Sophia Gardens and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.

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 15m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ 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.

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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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Train
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 15m
£67–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Parkbus 707 / ...
6h 37m
£27–48
Drive 134 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Northamptoncar 134 mi
2h 50m
£34–48
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 20m
£45–108

Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton by train

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Coach Park via Greyfriars Road GJ, Sophia Gardens, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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