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

The cheapest way to get from York to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between York and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between York and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from York to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from York to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between York and Merthyr Tydfil is 282 miles. The road distance is 226.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from York to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

York to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

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

York to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from York to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the York to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

York to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

York to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from York to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Merthyr Tydfil is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from York to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

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York to Merthyr Tydfil - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from York to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 5m
£119–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
10h 21m
£36–56
Drive 224.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Merthyr Tydfilcar 224.9 mi
4h 10m
£56–81
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 29m
£75–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain
3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus 76
7h 13m
£72–118
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
10h 16m
£83–210
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 46m
£83–174

York to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between York, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from York to Merthyr Tydfil via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Merthyr Bus Station 1 via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 10h 21m.

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