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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Cardiff North Road and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Glasgow Central via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Scotland is 405 miles. The road distance is 357.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 22m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 22m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland.

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Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 22m
£144–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
13h 21m
£48–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus X75
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
12h 28m
£74–172
Drive 355.5 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Glasgowcar 355.5 mi
6h 33m
£88–127
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 25m
£55–153
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
10h 42m
£259–365
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 37m
£65–168
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 56m
£99–295
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 52m
£104–197
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 40m
£93–182
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
6h 39m
£69–186

Merthyr Tydfil to Scotland by train

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Distance: 402.9 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Glasgow Central via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Buchanan Bus Station via Cardiff North Road and Millennium Point in around 13h 21m.

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