There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucestertrain
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
3h 24m£39–74Drive 68.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfilcar 68.8 mi
1h 31m£18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Tydfil Collegebus X4
4h 14m£19–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford / ...
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
4h 21m£24–46
Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Worcester Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Worcester Shrub Hill and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Gloucester and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Worcester and Merthyr Tydfil is 109 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Worcester Bus Station.
Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Worcester, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Merthyr Tydfil via Gloucester and Cardiff Central in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Merthyr Tydfil College via Sophia Gardens and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Worcester Foregate Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Worcester Foregate Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Tydfil College
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil.
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