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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Thornhill?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Thornhill. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Launcelot Crescent via Kingsway GB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Thornhill?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Llanishen via Cardiff Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Thornhill is 27 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £10 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £10 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 27 bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill.

Where can I stay near Thornhill?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Thornhill.

Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 27 bus

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

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best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 13m
£10–18
Drive 21.2 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhillcar 21.2 mi
28 min
£6–8
Bus, line 27 bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GB to Launcelot Crescentbus 27 / ...
1h 33m
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhilltaxi 21.2 mi
28 min
£45–60

Merthyr Tydfil to Thornhill by train

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Distance: 26.6 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Thornhill, Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Launcelot Crescent via Greyfriars Road GJ and Kingsway GB in around 1h 33m.

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