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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Cardiff North Road and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Somerset is 115 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

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Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3h 42m
£45–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
4h 30m
£15–24
Drive 84.1 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Somersetcar 84.1 mi
1h 42m
£21–30
Train, line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
3. Take the bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Poolbus 20
4. Take the bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lanebus 21A / ...
5h 44m

Merthyr Tydfil to Somerset by train and bus

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Distance: 114.6 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Shovel Lane via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Huntworth Lane M5 via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 4h 30m.

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