There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
5h 18m£78–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 57m£33–55Drive 153.7 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottinghamcar 153.7 mi
2h 44m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
6h 35m£56–108
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Nottingham via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Nottingham is 189 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Nottingham, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham via Cardiff Central in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Nottingham.
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