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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 22m
    £163–263

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    11h 28m
    £43–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 172
    10h 2m
    £71–120

  4. Drive  293.3 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderlandcar car 293.3 mi
    5h 10m
    £73–106

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 49m

  6. Bus, train via Middlesbrough

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    4. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    9h 52m
    £92–164

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    5. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain train
    8h 8m
    £93–253

  8. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 53m

Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Sunderland via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Interchange via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 11h 28m.

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