There are 2 ways to get from Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil by train or car
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Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil by train
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The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Gloucester and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Stroud and Merthyr Tydfil is 92 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Stroud to Merthyr Tydfil.
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What companies run services between Stroud, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Merthyr Tydfil via Gloucester and Cardiff Central in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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