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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    4h 44m
    £109–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    8h 18m
    £43–110

  3. Drive 175.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 175.1 mi
    3h 25m
    £43–62

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    £105–157

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    6h 8m
    £70–128

Sheffield to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 8h 18m.

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