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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Merthyr Tydfil is 130 miles. The road distance is 91.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Bus Station.

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

Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 26m
£52–87
Drive 90.7 mi
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1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfilcar 90.7 mi
2h 3m
£22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
3h 35m
£37–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
5h 7m

Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 129.3 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 7m.

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