There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
4h 44m£68–115Drive 117.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugbycar 117.8 mi
2h 28m£30–43Bus, line 86 bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Law Courts RJbus X4
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Streetbus 86
8h 1m£34–76Bus, 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 Rugbytrain
5h 44m£43–96
Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Bennett Street via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Rugby is 162 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Bennett Street via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Law Courts RJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Law Courts RJ station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Rugby.
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