There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
4h 44m£108–164Drive 175.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfilcar 175.1 mi
3h 25m£44–63Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 15m£104–153Train, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
6h 38m£70–132
Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Sheffield and Merthyr Tydfil is 219 miles. The road distance is 176.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil.
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What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
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- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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