What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Windmill Lane via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station and Adkins Lane Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Smethwick Rolfe Street via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and West Midlands is 135 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands by train, bus, or car

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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 Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 18m
£66–104
Drive 100.3 mi
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1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlandscar 100.3 mi
1h 54m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
5h 31m
£29–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Hereford to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to The Hawthornstrain
5h 17m
£35–77

Merthyr Tydfil to West Midlands by train

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Distance: 134.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Windmill Lane via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, and Adkins Lane Terminus in around 5h 31m.

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