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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 13h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil is 376 miles. The road distance is 357.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 714+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 59m
£124–199
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 31m
£52–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
13h 4m
£57–85
Drive 355.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Merthyr Tydfilcar 355.4 mi
6h 32m
£88–127
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
8h 53m
£118–192
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 48m
£62–164
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 50m
£97–282
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h
£62–182
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 56m
£83–175
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 13m
£92–194

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 374 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 13h 4m.

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