There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 26m£9–15Drive 28.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarthcar 28.3 mi
41 min£7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
1h 38m£8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarthtaxi 28.3 mi
41 min£120–150
Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Greyfriars Road GJ via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Penarth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Penarth is 27 miles. The road distance is 28.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £9 - £15.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £9 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Ran's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1685 377 777
Valley Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1685 388 860
Winter's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1443 690 000
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Booking & Getting There
Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth is 28 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Penarth.
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