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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at RAFA Club via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Chester and Merthyr Tydfil is 172 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

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

Chester to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 1.

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

Chester to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Oswestry, which costs and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Chester to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Chester to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Merthyr Tydfil is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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Where can I stay near Merthyr Tydfil?

There are 690+ hotels available in Merthyr Tydfil.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 18m
£52–119
Drive 122.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil122.5 mi
2h 39m
£31–44
Bus via Oswestry
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to RAFA ClubT4
7h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 4T12
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to RAFA ClubT4
7h 53m

Chester to Merthyr Tydfil by train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil.

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Distance: 171.3 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to RAFA Club via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 45m.

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