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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Buchanan Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Ayr and Merthyr Tydfil is 447 miles. The road distance is 352.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs £65 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

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

Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs £65 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
9h 37m
£66–289
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
15h 25m
£38–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
13h 37m
£40–58
Drive 350.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil350.8 mi
6h 41m
£88–127
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 18m
£54–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavenny
4. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial76
10h 52m
£86–211
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 39m
£53–153
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 49m
£83–250
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 44m
£74–215
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 26m
£132–413
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 57m
£106–318

Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 444.1 mi
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Ayr to Merthyr Tydfil via Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Merthyr Tydfil College via Buchanan Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 13h 37m.

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