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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford 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 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Telford and Merthyr Tydfil is 144 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Telford to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Telford to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Telford to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Telford to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Merthyr Tydfil is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Telford to Merthyr Tydfil?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Telford 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 / ...
4h 17m
£54–103
Drive 94.7 mi
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1. Drive from Telford to Merthyr Tydfilcar 94.7 mi
2h 8m
£24–34
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
4h 26m
£42–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
4h 57m

Telford to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Telford Central to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 57m.

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