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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Merthyr Tydfil?

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 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Merthyr Tydfil?

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 6h 2m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Barnsley and Merthyr Tydfil is 235 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 694+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 2m
£86–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
8h 54m
£24–65
Drive 193.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil193.3 mi
3h 31m
£48–69
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 8m
£60–169
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockport
2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
6h 46m
£66–168

Barnsley to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.8 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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 6h 2m. 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 8h 54m.

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