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How to get fromWorcester to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    3h 23m
    £39–74
  2. Drive  68.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Worcester to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 68.8 mi
    1h 31m
    £17–25
  3. Train, bus via Abergavenny

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain train Birmingham New Street - Hereford / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    3h 51m
    £24–46
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp4
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    4h 3m
    £21–32
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain train Birmingham New Street - Hereford / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus bus X44 / ...
    4h 46m

Worcester to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Sophia Gardens, Westgate Street KG, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 4h 3m.

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