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How to get fromYork to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 2m
    £108–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus
    10h 17m
    £38–60

  3. Drive  224.9 mi

    1. Drive from York to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 224.9 mi
    4h 10m
    £57–81

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 36m
    £77–186

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    7h 47m
    £71–117

York to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from York to Merthyr Tydfil via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Merthyr Tydfil College via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff - North Road, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 10h 17m.

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