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

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

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 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.

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 and costs £110 - £190.

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

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

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.

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?

There are 721+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

York to Merthyr Tydfil - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Merthyr Tydfil by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h
£118–185
Drive 224.9 mi
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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 27m
£77–187
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 16m
£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 14m
£78–220
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 44m
£82–174

York to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 6h

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.

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