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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil College via Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Bath and Merthyr Tydfil is 73 miles. The road distance is 66.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Bath to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

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

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

Train or bus from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.

Where does the Bath to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Bath to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Merthyr Tydfil is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 701+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Bath to Merthyr Tydfil - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 34m
£25–40
Drive 66.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Merthyr Tydfil66.2 mi
1h 32m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Tydfil CollegeX4
4h

Bath to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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Distance: 73 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Merthyr Tydfil College via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 4h.

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