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How to get fromNorthampton to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 15m
    £68–127
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk905 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 52m
    £32–48
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    7h 32m
    £40–83
  4. Drive  134.6 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 134.6 mi
    2h 49m
    £34–49

Northampton to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Northampton, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Northampton to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 7h 52m.

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