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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Pentre?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Pentre. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Queen`s Hotel via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Pentre?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Ton Pentre via Pontypridd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Pentre is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £7 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre train from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre?

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Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypriddtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Pontypridd to Ton Pentretrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 8m
£8–14
Drive 17.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentrecar 17.8 mi
28 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8bus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 to Queen`s Hotelbus 120 / ...
1h 30m
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Pentretaxi 17.8 mi
28 min
£35–50
Train, line 120 bus
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypriddtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the bus from Sardis House D3 to Queen`s Hotelbus 120
1h 45m
£9–14
Line 78 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Castle Bingo to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4bus 78 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 to Queen`s Hotelbus 120 / ...
2h 4m
£9–13

Merthyr Tydfil to Pentre by train

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ton Pentre via Pontypridd in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Queen`s Hotel via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 1h 30m.

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