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

The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Walsall and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Walsall and Merthyr Tydfil?

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 38m.

How far is it from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Walsall and Merthyr Tydfil is 143 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

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

Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

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

Where does the Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 38m
£56–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Tydfil Collegebus X4
6h 34m
£21–32
Drive 107.9 mi
1. Drive from Walsall to Merthyr Tydfilcar 107.9 mi
1h 57m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
6h 24m
£34–77

Walsall to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 142.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to Merthyr Tydfil College via Old Square, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Cardiff - North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 6h 34m.

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