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

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There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    4h 23m
    £53–103
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Stationbus bus Cp1
    5h 25m
    £30–50
  3. Drive  125.8 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Southamptoncar car 125.8 mi
    2h 59m
    £31–45

Merthyr Tydfil to Southampton by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Southampton Central via Cardiff Central in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Coach Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway Hilton GP, Castle Street, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 25m.

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