There are 5 ways to get from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
7h 16m£98–174Drive 224 mi
cheapest- Drive from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfilcar 224 mi
4h 22m£55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
10h 22m£57–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 38m£95–164Train, bus via Oxenholme Lake District
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 44m£91–168
Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Windermere and Merthyr Tydfil is 264 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.
The best way to get from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.
Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Windermere, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Kingsway GA, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 10h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- [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/
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
Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Windermere to Merthyr Tydfil.
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