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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Penzance and Merthyr Tydfil is 269 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 57m
£120–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
9h 42m
£35–92
Drive 225.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Merthyr Tydfilcar 225.5 mi
4h 17m
£55–80
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h
£115–228

Penzance to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 267.8 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £110–210 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 9h 42m.

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