There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
5h 58m£91–337Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus StationUk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
7h 38m£23–72Drive 193.4 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil193.4 mi
3h 30m£49–70Train via Derby
- Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 16m£63–239Train, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Abergavenny
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial76
6h 54m£67–124
Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £23 - £75 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Sheffield, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Barnsley and Merthyr Tydfil is 235 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £90 - £340.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.
Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £90 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £75 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil via Sheffield, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Merthyr Tydfil College via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 7h 38m.
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Train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–300
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Stockport to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil.
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