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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Basingstoke and Merthyr Tydfil is 149 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 705+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
3h 31m
£46–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GDUk042
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil CollegeX4
5h 52m
£23–41
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil125.4 mi
2h 22m
£32–46
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
4h 59m
£51–80

Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil by train

191Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Merthyr Tydfil College via Reading, Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 5h 52m.

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