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 to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Trevithick Memorial and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1, Kingsway K14 and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

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 Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 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 line 56 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Northampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Market Square 15A 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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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 14m
£67–123
Line 56 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 to Market Square 15Abus 56
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
7h 32m
£34–57
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 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 Trevithick Memorial to Northampton Town Centre via Tredegar Lidl Stand 1, Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 32m.

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