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

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Usk?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk. However, there are services departing from Trevithick Memorial and arriving at Goytre Arms via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Usk?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Pontypool & New Inn via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Usk is 52 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk, including transfers.

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

Merthyr Tydfil to Usk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Trevithick Memorial station.

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

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £30 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Usk bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Usk bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Usk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Usk is 28 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk.

Where can I stay near Usk?

There are 853+ hotels available in Usk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypool & New Inntrain Cardiff Central - Llandudno Junction / ...
2h 15m
£31–45
Drive 28.1 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Uskcar 28.1 mi
38 min
£7–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2h 49m
£22–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Usktaxi 28.1 mi
38 min
£120–150

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Usk, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Usk via Cardiff Central and Pontypool & New Inn in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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