What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea Station and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea Station station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand F and arriving at RAFA Club via Free Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea Station and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Swansea Station and Merthyr Tydfil is 64 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand F.

Where do I catch the Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Bulwark station.

Where does the Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil is 32 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand F to Bulwarkbus T6
2. Take the bus from Free Street to RAFA Clubbus T4
2h 43m
Drive 31.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfilcar 31.5 mi
36 min
£8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 51m
£27–55
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfiltaxi 31.5 mi
36 min
£75–90
Bus, line 8 bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Co-opbus X7
2. Take the bus from Co-op to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 8
3. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 12 to RAFA Clubbus 172 / ...
3h 51m
£12–18

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Distance: 63.5 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Swansea Station, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand F to RAFA Club via Bulwark and Free Street in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea Station to Merthyr Tydfil via Swansea and Cardiff Central in around 2h 51m.

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