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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Stafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Stafford College via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Stafford?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Stafford via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Stafford is 160 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford 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 Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
4h 30m
£74–125
Drive 109.2 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Staffordcar 109.2 mi
2h 37m
£27–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stafford Collegebus 5A / ...
6h 17m
£38–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stafford Collegebus 5A / ...
7h 5m

Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford by train

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Stafford via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Stafford College via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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