What is the cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Queensway flyover and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Stoke-on-Trent and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Merthyr Tydfil is 176 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.

How do I travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Queensway flyover station.

Where do I catch the Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Train or bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil.

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Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 3m
£79–138
Drive 126.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfilcar 126.2 mi
2h 46m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway flyover to Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
7h 42m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
5h 14m
£52–98

Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 175.3 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway flyover to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 42m.

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