There are 4 ways to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 37m£68–110Drive 107.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfilcar 107.9 mi
1h 57m£27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 2m£30–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
5h 52m£38–87
Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Walsall and Merthyr Tydfil is 143 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.
The best way to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Walsall, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Old Square, Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil.
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