There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 19m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 31m
2 alternative options
Bus via Cardiff • 6h 21m
Drive • 2h 57m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Paddington via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Paddington is 169 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £70 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 21m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington.
- Distance: 168.9 miles
- Duration: 3h 19m
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Paddington, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Paddington via Cardiff Central in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music to London Victoria every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17 - £24 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8 - £13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Schedules at
- https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
- Anytime Standard
- £8 - £13
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65 - £150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65 - £95
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £95 - £150
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17 - £24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cardiff University Park Place to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14 - £20
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
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