There are 8 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to York by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
6h 11m£130–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
9h 54m£34–55Drive 223.7 mi
- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Yorkcar 223.7 mi
4h 10m£55–79Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 19m£82–198Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
- Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
7h 14m£85–145Bus, train via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
10h 59m£56–123Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
- Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
8h 24m£91–217Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
- Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
8h 44m£87–186
Merthyr Tydfil to York by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to York is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to York is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to York. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station 8 and arriving at Micklegate via Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to York. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at York via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and York is 259 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to York without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to York, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Merthyr Tydfil to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to York is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and York, England?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to York via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Micklegate via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Merthyr Tydfil to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to York is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to York.
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