What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr is to bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Merthyr Mawr?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at Ogmore Water Works via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr?

The distance between Cardiff and Merthyr Mawr is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr without a car is to train and line 303 bus which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr bus from?

Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

Where does the Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr bus arrive?

Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr is 22 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr.

Where can I stay near Merthyr Mawr?

There are 646+ hotels available in Merthyr Mawr.

Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr - 4 ways to travel via train, line 303 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 303 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Ogmore Water Worksbus 303
47 min
£10–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
1h 28m
£6
Drive 22 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawrcar 22 mi
28 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Merthyr Mawrtaxi 22 mi
28 min
£100–120

Cardiff to Merthyr Mawr by train and bus

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Merthyr Mawr, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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