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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Scunthorpeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain train
    6h 55m
    £95–153

  2. Bus, train via Sheffield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain train
    9h 58m
    £43–68

  3. Drive  211.2 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Scunthorpecar car 211.2 mi
    3h 49m
    £53–77

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Scunthorpetrain train
    7h 34m
    £69–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    10h 27m
    £44–77

Merthyr Tydfil to Scunthorpe by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Scunthorpe, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Scunthorpe via Cardiff Central, Birmingham New Street, and Sheffield in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff - North Road, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 27m.

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