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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Swindon and Merthyr Tydfil is 92 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

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

Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 21m
£40–72
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
3h 37m
£14–22
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfilcar 85.6 mi
1h 38m
£21–31

Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 91.3 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Cardiff North Road and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 3h 37m.

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